By Hailey Amato Staff Writer Fourth out of 17 teams doesn’t sound bad, but it fell short of what the No. 15-ranked Pepperdine women’s golf team hoped. The Waves plan to rebound from their performance at the Comcast/Dick McGuire Invitational last week in their next contest, the Stanford Invitational on Oct. 17 through 19, said the team. “We’re looking for the same effort, but … [Read more...] about Pep takes 4th, Llano tabbed as top female golfer
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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
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
Living by the Aussie Rules
By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor Ask your typical American what they know about Australia and chances are you’ll get one, or a combination of: Crocodile Dundee, The Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, Foster’s Beer, boomerangs, kangaroos and the Outback Steakhouse. An entertaining list, but not exactly what you would call an accurate worldview. Pepperdine sophomore Scott Doerner, a … [Read more...] about Living by the Aussie Rules