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Ballin’: Not about to throw in the towel

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By Kyle JorreySports Editor Yeah, I know this is a sports column and I’m supposed to be a sports columnist. It’s not like I can just write about what I please, choosing at random from a variety of topics, after all, sports provides plenty of material. Who couldn’t find something to write about in all of that menace and mayhem? Well, this week was one of those weeks in sports … [Read more...] about Ballin’: Not about to throw in the towel

Zags still a Stepp ahead

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By Kyle JorreySports Editor  Chances are fans walking into Firestone Fieldhouse Wednesday night amid the sea of orange and blue probably couldn’t tell they were watching a game between two teams headed in opposite directions.  It was obvious the capacity crowd that filled the gym wasn’t interested in stats or records, they were there to watch what has become the WCC’s most … [Read more...] about Zags still a Stepp ahead

The Zona PING ‘ain’t no thing’ to Wave golfers

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By Mike TravisEditor in Chief Once again, the Pepperdine men’s golf team has proven it can stand up to and beat some of the best nationally ranked teams in the country. The Waves posted a strong third place finish on Tuesday at the three-day PING Arizona Intercollegiate tournament, placing ahead of teams from Wake Forest (No. 4), New Mexico (No. 14), USC (No. 18) and Fresno … [Read more...] about The Zona PING ‘ain’t no thing’ to Wave golfers

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