By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer “We play to win. We go into every tournament hoping to win.” These words by sophomore Rachel Kyono, describe a shared goal of the close-knit Pepperdine women’s golf team. They continue a successful season by placing third in team standings at the Washington Edean Ihlanfeldt Invitational, Oct. 9. The competition took place in Tacoma, Wash. at the … [Read more...] about Team grabs third, Aussies capture first in world
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Waves trip up on home course
By Hailey AmatoStaff Writer The Pepperdine men’s and women’s cross country teams have had a busy stretch, hosting a dual meet against University of San Diego on Oct. 5 and competing in the Bronco Invitational in Belmont last Oct 19. The Waves faced San Diego in head-to-head competition in their only home meet of the season at the Stotsenberg Track. The Toreros outran the … [Read more...] about Waves trip up on home course
Polo falls short of Trojans
At their fourth meeting, the Waves finally defeat No. 2 UCI, 6-3, but fire blanks against USC in overtime.By Erica SigmanStaff Writer The Pepperdine men’s water polo team fell one goal short of a four-game winning streak Sunday afternoon. The University of Southern California’s sophomore utility man, James Shin, scored the game-winning goal for No. 5-ranked USC, beating the … [Read more...] about Polo falls short of Trojans
Waves humble No. 2
After early defeat women's soccer team exacts revenge By Jeremy TammaroSports Assistant After a devastating 1-0 loss against the unranked Loyola Marymount Lions in the Waves West Coast Conference opener Oct. 13, the team bounced back with a 2-0 win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs Oct. 18. The women’s soccer team had their program record 12-match unbeaten streak snapped with the … [Read more...] about Waves humble No. 2
Vollyballers begin conference play 5-0
By Kyle JorreySports Editor For the first part of its season, the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team had it rough. Not only were they facing some of the nation’s top-ranked teams, but they were doing so on the road. And through it all, head coach Nina Matthies told her team not to worry, to focus not on wins and losses, but on getting better as a team before the start of … [Read more...] about Vollyballers begin conference play 5-0