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Facing the unexpected opponent

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A season after the Waves captured the WCC tournament championship, the team again faces adversity as players recover from injuriesBy Kyle JorreySports Editor Pepperdine women's basketball Head Coach Mark Trakh created his team's upcoming schedule this past off-season with high expectations. And for good reason.  He was returning 10 letter winners and three starters from a team … [Read more...] about Facing the unexpected opponent

West Coast Conference Preseason Rankings

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                                  1. Pepperdine                                                      2. San Francisco                                                  3.  Santa Clara                                                              4. Loyola Marymount                                             5. St. Mary’s                                                       … [Read more...] about West Coast Conference Preseason Rankings

AthleteOfTheWeek: Anna Piccarelli

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 Week of Oct. 28 SPORT - Soccer HEIGHT - 5’5” POSITION - Goalie WHAT SHE DID -  Picarelli made her third start of the season against defending national champion Santa Clara, claiming four saves. She posted her third consecutive shutout and made a crucial save with 10 minutes left. OFF THE COURT - Likes hanging out with other players on the team and watching movies. … [Read more...] about AthleteOfTheWeek: Anna Piccarelli

Putting fear into the WCC: Meet the women’s basketball team

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AnnaLembkeSenior, forward6’3” FRIGHTENING FACTS: After missing all of last season with a knee injury, the talented Lembke is a key to the Waves’ success. An adept scorer from inside the paint and around the 18-foot range, she’s been a productive player whenever she’s been on the floor. A talented athlete who runs for the floor well and has an exceptional vertical leap, Lembke … [Read more...] about Putting fear into the WCC: Meet the women’s basketball team

Ballin’: Rooting against the record

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By Kyle JorreySports Editor It finally happened.  After years of hoping and praying that the day would never arrive, the inevitable took place this past weekend.  Dallas Cowboys’ running back Emmitt Smith surpassed Walter Payton to become the league’s all-time leading rusher.  And while NFL players and fans paid tribute to an extremely talented athlete and a “stand-up” guy … [Read more...] about Ballin’: Rooting against the record