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 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

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!

Indianapolis hires Dungy as new coach INDIANAPOLIS — Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Tony Dungy has signed a five-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts, one week after he was fired by the Bucs. Dungy had also spoken with the Carolina Panthers last Friday and Saturday, but the Colts announced his hiring Tuesday. Officials flew to Tampa Bay on Sunday to interview … [Read more...] about Sports News

 By Lindsey Besecker Assistant Sports Editor At the opening of the 2002 season, the Pepperdine women’s tennis team holds a No. 20 national ranking by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and a 1-1 record. “Our goal is to get back into the top 15,” freshman Ceyda Keyman said. But with a loss on Wednesday afternoon to No. 11 Fresno State, the Waves will have to work … [Read more...] about Tennis slams in first week

 By Lauren Gustus Sports Editor After the dust settled, Gonzaga had dropped four spots in the USA Today/ESPN poll to No. 18. Pepperdine, however,  received just one point in the poll, which when compared to No. 1-ranked Duke’s 775 points makes  some think that the Waves are fighting an uphill battle for legitimate recognition in national college basketball circles. The Waves … [Read more...] about Two wins equals one point