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By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer Down on day one, don’t worry. Still behind on day two … not a problem. Day three is when it all comes together, at least for the top-ranked Pepperdine women’s golf team. It claimed its fourth consecutive tournament win Wednesday at the Pioneer Electric Bruin Classic in Santa Clarita. The Waves trailed the first two days on the 54-hole course, but … [Read more...] about Waves take fourth straight tourney

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

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

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  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’