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
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Starting to find a groove
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
Upcoming Schedule
Men's Basketball @ San Francisco - Jan. 31, 7 p.m.@ St. Mary's - Feb. 1, 7 p.m.Gonzaga - Feb. 5, 9 p.m. Women's Basketball San Francisco - Jan. 31, 7 p.m.St. Mary's - Feb. 1, 7p.m. Men's Volleyball Long Beach State - Jan. 31, 7 p.m.UC San Diego - Feb. 1, 7 p.m. Men's Tennis TCU Invitational - Feb. 1, 11:30 a.m.TCU Invitational - Feb. 2, 11:30 a.m. Women's Tennis CSU Northridge … [Read more...] about Upcoming Schedule
Top freestyler sets new school record
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer Nicole Okuna owns the school record in the 100-yard freestyle. She holds the five fastest times in Pepperdine swimming history in that event and has broken her own school record numerous times this season. And she is only halfway through her freshman year. Okuna broke her own school record again Saturday when the Waves took on the University of San … [Read more...] about Top freestyler sets new school record
Waves alone on top of WCC
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer And so the streak continues. Saturday the Pepperdine women’s basketball team won in dramatic fashion 56-51 over rival Loyola Marymount in overtime, stripping the Lions of a Homecoming victory and crushing a 10-game home winning streak. The win brings Pepperdine to 13-5 overall and 5-0 in West Coast Conference play. The Waves rallied for the … [Read more...] about Waves alone on top of WCC