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Shot down in title match of Shootout

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By Kyle JorreySports Editor  Coming off an emotional win over USC, the Pepperdine men’s tennis team boarded its flight for Fort Worth, Texas, with nothing but high expectations. Battling against some of the toughest competition its faced this season, the team split their weekend matches at the Texas Christian Shootout, beating Arizona State on Friday 6-1 before falling in the … [Read more...] about Shot down in title match of Shootout

Waves win six straight

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By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor  “The only pressure I ever really feel is: am I training my team the right way?” The words of Head Men’s Volleyball Coach Marv Dunphy help to explain why his team is dominating the Mountain-Pacific Sports Federation this season. After leading his team past some of the best in the league, bringing the Waves to a six-game winning streak, and … [Read more...] about Waves win six straight

Brazzle dazzles against LMU

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Senior forward Boomer Brazzle scores four clutch points in the last minute as the Waves sneak by LMU.By Kyle JorreySports Editor  Despite the fact that he only joined the college ranks a year and a half ago, Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach Paul Westphal, who spent eight years coaching in the NBA, didn’t forget the small quirks of coaching at the amateur level.   … [Read more...] about Brazzle dazzles against LMU

Pepperdine outplays defending champs

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By Kyle JorreySports Editor  A week ago men’s tennis Head Coach Adam Steinberg said all his young team needed was some match experience. Then, he said, Pepperdine’s wealth of talented players would get the chance to show the nation they’re a legitimate top 10 contender. He wasn’t kidding.  This past week the Waves swept all three of their dual matches, including an emotional … [Read more...] about Pepperdine outplays defending champs

Starting to find a groove

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By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor  “We advance on our journey only when we face our goal, when we are confident and believe we are going to win out.” These are the words of author Orison Swett Marden, though it’s doubtful Pepperdine’s men’s volleyball players often sit around reading his writings — maybe they do. But his philosophy is at the heart of their program, and … [Read more...] about Starting to find a groove