By Joann Groff Staff Writer Tom Petty sings the line, “You don’t know how it feels ...” The bleachers at Tari Frahm Rokus Field were filled with curious spectators Saturday afternoon who had arrived to take in the men’s rugby match against Occidental College. And it’s a safe bet that the majority of fans had no idea how it feels to get stuck in the middle of a scrum. Most … [Read more...] about Scrumming Away
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Westphal’s team quiets Lions roar
By Lauren Gustus Sports Editor ESPN.com is running a weekly poll until the round of 64 is selected that gauges which teams should be considered for “Cinderella” status come March Madness. Although it’s still January, Pepperdine registers at fourth on a list of eight teams, behind Texas Tech (Bobby Knight’s team), Ball St. (Dave Letterman’s alma mater) and Western … [Read more...] about Westphal’s team quiets Lions roar
Women’s tennis falls to No. 16-ranked UCLA 6-1 in Westwood
By Steve Pinkerton Staff Writer To prepare for what will likely be a difficult meet against Stanford, the Waves return this week to what Pepperdine coach Gualberto Escudero called “the basics,” by running old drills and accelerating the level of competition during practice after losing to UCLA 6-1 Saturday. Pepperdine must deal with some crucial setbacks this season. “We’re a … [Read more...] about Women’s tennis falls to No. 16-ranked UCLA 6-1 in Westwood
The View: You’ll get nothing and like it!
Michael Hurlbut This is always one of my favorite weeks when it comes to WCC basketball. No it’s not because we get to play one of the weakest teams in the conference. It’s not even because the away game is so close. Why the excitement? Because LMU has the best cheerleaders in the league to heckle. They dress, uh, scantily. They dance, uh, suggestively. They look, well, bad. … [Read more...] about The View: You’ll get nothing and like it!
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
SPORT Men’s Volleyball YEAR Freshman HEIGHT/WEIGHT 6’9”/200 lbs. WHAT HE DID This upstart freshman has stepped into the starting outside hitter position left by All-American Scott Wong and has accepted the challenge with a full head of steam. In the Millie Severson Tournament, Rooney knocked down 11 kills in the first two matches against La Verne and Long Beach with a … [Read more...] about ATHLETE OF THE WEEK