Pepperdine racers describe the experience of facing off against the grueling challenges of the L.A. Marathon.By Josh FleerStaff Writer Want to tell the difference between someone who has run a marathon and someone who has not? Only a novice will ask, “Did you ever have to walk?” That’s the theory Pepperdine marathoners have bought into. “Anyone who has run a marathon knows … [Read more...] about Aiming for the finish line
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Men’s golf takes sixth in tourney
By Michael TravisEditor in Chief The No. 16 ranked Pepperdine men’s golf team landed a sixth place finish at Tuesday’s 17-team USC/Cleveland Golf Southwestern Intercollegiate. “Overall it was a pretty good tournament,” Head Coach John Geiberger said. “We’ve been getting three players playing well every time, and we just need one or two more guys to kick in. There is a fine … [Read more...] about Men’s golf takes sixth in tourney
Men looking for answers after three close losses
By Kyle JorreySports Editor In the world of college tennis, matches can be decided on a single service, a single volley, a single error. All the day’s competition comes down to one moment — a set point won or lost makes the difference between high-fives and cheers, or headshakes and somber silence. Don’t believe it? Just ask the Pepperdine men’s tennis team. The Waves are in … [Read more...] about Men looking for answers after three close losses
No. 1 netters split matches against Hawaii
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor All good things must come to an end. The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team ended its 12-game winning streak last Friday against the No. 2-ranked University of Hawaii. The Waves defeated the Warriors just two days prior, but the momentum from the win just wasn’t enough to carry them through the next match up. Last week the team traveled to … [Read more...] about No. 1 netters split matches against Hawaii
No miracle finish for the Waves
By Kyle JorreySports Editor After an emotionally driven season forever altered because of the loss of three key starters, the Pepperdine men’s basketball team’s long and difficult season came to an end this past Saturday. In a game the team expected to win, the No. 5-seeded St. Mary’s Gaels knocked off the No.4-seeded Waves, 75-71, before a stunned group of Pepperdine students … [Read more...] about No miracle finish for the Waves