By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant They’ll do anything to get to Laker standout Kobe Bryant. He’s pursued from all angles, hunted down in remote places and badgered to give away his time. They’ve probably even snuck into his hotel room, invading his privacy, his peace and quiet. I’m talking about reporters. And now even Bryant’s personal phone line has erupted into a danger zone. … [Read more...] about Watch out Kobe, they’re after you
Sports
Matthies nets 400th; streak hits 15
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The No. 5 Pepperdine women’s volleyball team extended its winning streak to 15 matches this weekend after winning games against No. 16 University of San Diego — which also gave Head Coach Nina Matthies her 400th career victory — and No. 12 Santa Clara. The Waves begin the second half of conference play on Friday with a match at St. … [Read more...] about Matthies nets 400th; streak hits 15
Gonzaga shocker leaves Waves in three-game slide
By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant The Waves’ first losing streak of the season extended to three games during the weekend as Pepperdine dropped its first two games of its final homestand of the season. After a tough 2-1 loss to No. 3 Portland Friday, Gonzaga rolled into town Sunday having never beaten a ranked team in the program’s history. Perhaps it was the letdown of … [Read more...] about Gonzaga shocker leaves Waves in three-game slide
Conference looms over the horizon
By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor Two days before West Coast Conference championships and the fastest Pepperdine cross country team in more than a decade is ready as ever. A majority of top runners beat their personal records in the Titan Cross County Invitational run at Carbon Canyon Park in Brea, Calif., last Friday and intend to peak for their most important race of … [Read more...] about Conference looms over the horizon
Sports: Do they fit in the Christian mission?
Pepperdine athletes, coaches and faculty weigh in on the place of religion and faith in the world of collegiate sports. By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant Nearly every year, when Marv Dunphy, head coach of the men’s volleyball team, asks his PE 410 class for ideas to promote athletics, Convocation credit for attending games comes up. “I always tell them, ‘That’s what makes us … [Read more...] about Sports: Do they fit in the Christian mission?