By Kyle JorreySports Editor What a difference a year can make. After advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Championships on the wings of a talented group of seniors, the Pepperdine men’s tennis program has made some changes, some by choice and some because of graduation. Shortly after the end of the 2002 season, former Pepperdine coach Pete Smith took the head coaching … [Read more...] about Looking to shock the world
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New team, same dreams
By Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor After a heartbreaking loss in the NCAA National Championships last year, the men’s volleyball team is ready to go at it again — and it isn’t holding anything back. Pepperdine faced the University of Hawaii three times prior to its final match up last season, seizing the win in three or four games each time. When it came down to it, No. 1 … [Read more...] about New team, same dreams
Spotlight on… Fred Winters
Outside hitterBy Joann GroffAssistant Sports Editor Junior standout Fred Winters started playing volleyball to kill time until basketball season started up again. Growing up in British Columbia, Canada, Winters didn’t realize until high school that volleyball was what would dominate his future in sports. “I was always a basketball player first,” Winters said. “Then in high … [Read more...] about Spotlight on… Fred Winters
On their way back to the top
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer A new season, a new beginning, a new chance to rebuild the powerhouse that Pepperdine women’s tennis once was. After their first loss of the West Coast Conference title in 14 years, and an uncharacteristic 35th national finish last season, the Waves are starting with a clean slate. “This year we’ll take our championship back,” Head Coach Gualberto … [Read more...] about On their way back to the top
CSUN Quakes are unable to shake the Waves
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer The Waves look strong coming down the home stretch to conference competition. In their second of four consecutive home meets, Pepperdine’s women’s swimming and diving team bested local rival Cal State Northridge Saturday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. The Waves took the meet with a 170-130 win. This meeting brought Pepperdine to 4-3 for the … [Read more...] about CSUN Quakes are unable to shake the Waves