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
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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
Still the team to beat
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer Two down,12 games to go. The goal of the Pepperdine women’s basketball team is to go undefeated in West Coast Conference play. So far they’ve done just that. Last weekend the team defeated its first two conference rivals. Friday, the Waves kicked off conference play by defeating Gonzaga 78-63. The following night, Pepperdine went on to beat … [Read more...] about Still the team to beat
Zags appear out of reach
Lacking a true center in the key, the Waves drop their first meeting of the season against rival Gonzaga, 92-72, as they try and overcome three key injuries.By Kyle JorreySports Editor It takes two things to make a great college rivalry — shared success and a lack of love. Pepperdine and Gonzaga have both of these things. Over the past five years the two schools have … [Read more...] about Zags appear out of reach
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Men’s Volleyball LAST MATCHES Sunday, Jan. 5 - Pepperdine 3, La Verne 0Sunday, Jan. 5 - Pepperdine 3, Arizona 1Monday, Jan. 6 - Pepperdine 0, UC Irvine 3Thursday, Jan. 9 - Pepperdine 3, Cal Baptist 2 Men’s Tennis LAST MATCHESSaturday, Jan. 11 - Pepperdine 5, Cal Poly 2Saturday, Jan. 11 - Pepperdine 5, St. Mary’s 2 Women’s Basketball LAST GAMESFriday, Jan. 3 - … [Read more...] about WaveBoard