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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

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

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

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

Singles/DoublesBy Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor When you’re one of only two upperclassmen on a team full of freshman, you have lots of responsibilities. Just ask Pepperdine junior Diego Acuna.  In addition to providing leadership and experience at practice and in competitions, Acuna likes to lead off the court as well.  If you ask his coach and his doubles partner, he’s what you … [Read more...] about Spotlight on… Diego Acuna