Fast-paced sport of horse racing has started to draw younger crowds; some credit to’Seabiscuit.’ By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The sound of pounding hooves rings in the ears of hundreds of spectators as chills of excitement crawl down their skin. As the horses stride quickly toward the finish line, the spectators yell out numbers of their favorite entrants. The … [Read more...] about And they’re off!
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Waves shock Cal in sudden death
Pepperdine takes third at crucial SoCal tournament thanks to a last-minute win over UC Berkeley. By Erica Sigman Staff Writer The Pepperdine men’s water polo team bounced back this weekend, after an upsetting loss to University of Southern California, to devastate the No. 3-ranked University of California Berkeley Golden Bears in triple overtime. The No. 4 Waves competed in … [Read more...] about Waves shock Cal in sudden death
Netters cruise past Harvard, start conference play with a 10-2 mark
By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The end of the preseason has come, and the No. 6 Pepperdine women’s volleyball team will take a two-week break before beginning West Coast Conference play in October with a match against San Francisco. “I think our conference is as strong as it’s been maybe since the inception of the conference,” Head Coach Nina Matthies said. “San … [Read more...] about Netters cruise past Harvard, start conference play with a 10-2 mark
Kickers defend turf, pushing win streak to 6
By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant Despite sound victories during the weekend, Pepperdine (7-1) dropped two notches in the NSCAA/Adidas poll to No. 8, but remained at No. 5 by Soccer American and No. 6 by Soccer Buzz. “What happens in the rankings is that sometimes you’re a victim of your schedule,” said Head Coach Tim Ward. “I just don’t think we should drop after winning both … [Read more...] about Kickers defend turf, pushing win streak to 6
Women look to stay healthy and make a run for Sweet 16
By Christine Paulson Staff Writer Coming off a year plagued with injuries, the coaches of the women’s tennis team are focused on one simple goal this season: to stay healthy. “Staying healthy will obviously pave the way for us accomplishing our other goals,” Head Coach Gualberto Escudero said. Those goals include repeating conference, going to Nationals and then advancing to … [Read more...] about Women look to stay healthy and make a run for Sweet 16