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
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Pounding the pavement
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
Men’s golf on a roll
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
Tennis dismantles Golden Bears, 4-2
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
The View: At least I brought my jersey
Michael Hurlbut Leave it to me, in my chance to shine, to blow it because my feet are too big. I finally got the chance to represent Pepperdine in a volleyball game this last Saturday night, a dream of mine since I got here and what do I do? Make an idiot out of myself trying to get into the game. Head coach Marv Dunphy gave me the nod with a 28-22 lead in the third game of … [Read more...] about The View: At least I brought my jersey