By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor “This is going to be big.” These were the words Head Coach Marv Dunphy spoke ominously last week as he and the men’s volleyball team prepared for the Univerity of Southern California game. Players said the highly anticipated match up would be tough, but they were determined to win their first league game. The Waves stuck true to their … [Read more...] about Delivering a message
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Spotlight on… Natalie Braverman
Singles/DoublesBy Hailey Amato Freshman Natalie Braverman was born and raised a California girl. She didn’t have to travel far to find her heart and her home on the tennis courts here at Pepperdine. Originally from Newport Beach, Braverman started playing tennis when she was four years old. In a family that enjoyed tennis recreationally, she discovered her talent at a young … [Read more...] about Spotlight on… Natalie Braverman
AthleteOfTheWeek: Keani Christiannson
SPORT - Basketball HEIGHT - 6’1” POSITION - Forward WHAT SHE DID - The senior forward scored a career-high 18 points in Pepperdine’s win over San Diego Jan. 18. OFF THE COURT - Christianson likes to play volleyball, go shopping, sleep and late-night singing. FAVORITE FOOD - Soul food and Chinese cuisine FAVORITE MUSIC - R&B and Hip Hop FAVORITE MUSICIAN - Whitney … [Read more...] about AthleteOfTheWeek: Keani Christiannson
Rising stars emerge
With some of its top scorers out with injury, Waves replacements are stepping up, and leading the team to victory.By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer Oh, the sweet smell of victory ... again. The Pepperdine women’s basketball squad remains undefeated in the West Coast Conference with victories over the University of San Diego and the University of Santa Clara. Pepperdine defeated the … [Read more...] about Rising stars emerge
Living and dying from the outside
By Kyle JorreySports Editor “The only difference between a good shot and a bad shot is if it goes in or not.” These are the words of NBA veteran and TNT commentator Charles Barkley, and how true they are. On Friday the Waves had plenty of good shots, and Saturday they had a lot of bad ones. The team split its weekend conference schedule, defeating the Broncos of Santa Clara … [Read more...] about Living and dying from the outside