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By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer If only they had a healthy team. Last Friday the Pepperdine women’s tennis squad fell 6-1 to the No. 1 team in the nation, the University of Southern California Trojans. In a sport where every point and every teammate is crucial, competing without three of seven players makes winning almost impossible. “If we come out a little healthier we can do … [Read more...] about Injury bug bites again against No. 1 USC

SPORT - Tennis HEIGHT - 6’0” POSITION - No. 4 singles, No. 2 doubles WHAT HE DID - Doerner, a freshman, went 2-0 last weekend, with key victories in the Waves' upsets over Duke and Georgia. Against Duke, Doerner battled back from a set down to secure a must-have match in dominant fashion, 6-7, 6-3, 6-1. OFF THE COURT - Doerner likes to relax and watch sports — he says any … [Read more...] about AthleteOfTheWeek: Scott Doerner 

By Kyle JorreySports Editor  For the most part, I can say I love writing a sports column. As I have explained in my previous dabblings, it is a job that I consider myself lucky to have, as it allows a normal human being like myself to publicly display random thoughts and opinions regardless of their merit or    sensibility.  But on weeks such as this one, I’d rather hand the … [Read more...] about Ballin’: From the football field to the battlefield

By Jared HermannStaff Writer Pepperdine traveled cross-town to play Cal State Northridge Tuesday, hoping to add another loss to the nine-game losing streak Northridge incurred over the past few weeks. With the frustration mounting, the Quakes let it all out on the Waves, especially Northridge junior shortstop Jesse Perez, who recorded his first two home runs of the season.  … [Read more...] about Quakes rattle the Waves

By Kyle JorreySports Editor  Maybe all the Pepperdine men’s tennis team needed was a change of scenery. This past weekend, riding a five-match losing streak and feeling desperate for a win, the Waves journeyed south of the Mason Dixon Line to take on athletic powerhouses Duke and Georgia, rated No. 9 and No. 17 respectively.  Sensing it could be a turning point in its season, … [Read more...] about Tearing it up ‘Down South’