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By Jill OberlyStaff Writer If volleyball was in the Winter Olympics, the Waves would be as good as gold. Gradually moving its way up from the No. 4 spot in the rankings, Pepperdine has occupied each spot along the way and is currently in possession of the top position. In their last home match until the middle of March, the team faced Irvine for the third time this year and … [Read more...] about Taking it from the top

By Michael HurlbutAssistant Sports Editor Most teams would be elated. Top of their conference, a league title virtually sealed up, one win away from their fifth consecutive 20-win season. Not Pepperdine’s women’s basketball team. It wants more than that. “Win, win, win,” assistant coach Derek Wynn said. “That’s all we want to do this weekend.” Unfortunately, San Diego and … [Read more...] about Lady Waves on the brink

By Joann GroffAssistant Editor “Don’t say that all marathon runners are crazy. Although I guess being a little crazy does help.” Coach Mike Anderson may joke about the mental stability of his training group, but he solemnly swears that no matter who you are, you can be a successful marathon runner. The Pepperdine marathon training group started running together in October, with … [Read more...] about Pounding the pavement

By Lindsey BeseckerAssistant Sports Editor Senior Jason Allred placed third in the Taylor Made Waikoloa (Hawaii) Intercollegiate Tournament last weekend as the Pepperdine men’s golf team finished in 11th place overall. The team is now faced with the task of preparing for the USC Southwestern Invitational. The USC Invitational will be held at the North Ranch Country Club in … [Read more...] about Men’s golf on a roll

By Cheri PhilipsStaff Writer No one would have ever thought that the outcome of last weekend’s men’s tennis match between No. 9-ranked Pepperdine and No. 18-ranked Cal Berkeley would hinge on an ex-Pepperdine player, but that is just what happened on Sunday afternoon. The 4-2 victory over the Golden Bears brought the Waves’ record to 7–2 in dual match action, while the Golden … [Read more...] about Tennis dismantles Golden Bears, 4-2