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
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Runners set quick pace
By Rosy Banks Assistant Living Editor In the fastest race of the season, sophomores Chad Trammell and Lauren Tyree led Pepperdine runners on UC Riverside’s farm course. Several runners broke personal records on the speedy flat course with Tyree clocking in a 5k at 19:03, and Trammell setting a record at a phenomenal 25:26 for the men’s 8k. Trammels run is the fastest time … [Read more...] about Runners set quick pace
Pepperdine places 10th in tough field
By Scott Long Staff Writer The Pepperdine men’s golf season is officially underway after the completion of the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate tournament this weekend in Albuquerque, N.M. The next tournament for the men’s golf team is Sept. 29 and 30 at the Newport Cup in a cross-country trip to Newport, R.I. Competition at the team’s first tournament was stiff. The … [Read more...] about Pepperdine places 10th in tough field
Shutout streak hits four matches
By Josh Fleer Sports Assistant Fresh off a record-setting road trip, the Waves return with a No. 5 ranking from Soccer America and No. 6 from Soccer Buzz and NSCAA/Adidas. Pepperdine posted a 4-0 shutout over Auburn at the UNLV/Fila Classic on Friday and held Virginia Commonwealth scoreless in a 3-0 victory Sunday. “It will be nice to be back home,” said senior Lacey Ubaldi, … [Read more...] about Shutout streak hits four matches
Boys bury the Bruins
New recruits make a big splash as the Waves kick off their season with wins against UCLA and Claremont-McKenna. By Erica Sigman Staff Writer The Pepperdine men’s water polo team kicked off the start of the 2003-2004 season with two solid victories at home. On Saturday afternoon, the No. 5 Waves defeated No. 4 UCLA 7-4 and Claremont-Mckenna 16-4 at Raleigh Runnels Memorial … [Read more...] about Boys bury the Bruins