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Getting into their groove

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By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor The No. 8 Pepperdine women’s volleyball team returned home last weekend with a three-match sweep of the Roger Beasley Honda Premier in San Marcos, Texas, and will jump right back into play with an appearance in the NIKE Invitational in Stockton this weekend. The Waves will face Radford University, University of Pennsylvania and No. … [Read more...] about Getting into their groove

Hawaii forced to forfeit title it won over Waves

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Pepperdine will not receive championship by default; use of an ineligible student- athlete cited as cause. B Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor The 2002 Pepperdine men’s team was, at least on paper, one of the best squads ever to come through the university’s ranks in its long, storied, volleyball history.  In steamrolling through the national competition, Pepperdine recorded a mark … [Read more...] about Hawaii forced to forfeit title it won over Waves

Still lovin’ the losers

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By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor The Los Angeles Clippers know a lot about it.  So do the Boston Red Sox, the Confederacy and the Jamaican bobsled team.  Barry Goldwater and Walter Mondale knew it, Mike Tyson is starting to figure it out and gubernatorial candidate Schwarzenegger is worrying about it.   What is “it” you ask? Losing, of course.  Yes, the nature of competition as … [Read more...] about Still lovin’ the losers

AthleteOfTheWeek: John Mayer 

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SPORT - Volleyball HEIGHT - 6’2” POSITION - Setter WHAT HE DID - Sophomore Mayer leads the team in sets with 1,036 for the 2002-03 season. He had 46 assists against University of the Pacific and six digs. Mayer averages 14 assists and 1.7 digs per game. OFF THE COURT - Mayer says he enjoys playing the drums, going to conerts and hanging out at the beach. FAVORITE TV SHOW - … [Read more...] about AthleteOfTheWeek: John Mayer 

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By Jared HermannStaff Writer  On a clear and windy day in Malibu, Pepperdine baseball took on No. 2 Cal State Fullerton Wednesday at Eddy D. Field Stadium. Cal State, a staple powerhouse of collegiate baseball for the past 20 years, entered into the contest 24-6 overall, coming from two huge victories in three games against No. 5 Long Beach State this past weekend. The Waves … [Read more...] about ArticleTitle