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Spring Sports Postseason Roundup

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WCC Tournament Winners No. 19 women's tennis (17-6) is guaranteed a spot in the NCAA tournament this year after winning first place in the WCC tourney for the 25th time in program history. The squad swept No. 53 Portland yesterday in the WCC finals. The official NCAA bracket will be announced Tuesday with matches beginning May 9 in Waco, Texas. No. 22 women's golf won its … [Read more...] about Spring Sports Postseason Roundup

A Day in the Life of an Athlete: Matt West

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Photo by Sylvia Hartley I woke up, stared out the window and realized it was still dark out. As I got ready for the day I couldn’t believe the schedule that laid ahead. Two years ago, during my freshman year, I was tossed into a new, environment — from 7 a.m. practices to a 16-unit coursework load. Out of high school I was offered a scholarship to play soccer at … [Read more...] about A Day in the Life of an Athlete: Matt West

Out of the ‘Bu and into the Wild

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Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics At the crossroads of life, unsure of what the future holds? Go climb a mountain; that's what Pepperdine alumnus Greg Vernovage did. The 1995 graduate is one of a small circle of people to have reached the highest point on Earth – Mount Everest. And that isn't the only title that Vernovage can lay claim to. He was also part of the 1992 … [Read more...] about Out of the ‘Bu and into the Wild

Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball Advances to MPSF Semifinals

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Photos by Alysha Tsuji With a roaring crowd filling the bleachers, No. 2 Pepperdine men's volleyball beat No. 7 Long Beach State in the MPSF Quarterfinals, 3-1, on April 19 in Firestone Fieldhouse. Senior Kyle Gerrans finished with a team-high 17 kills. Junior Josh Taylor and sophomore Matt Tarantino followed close behind 14 and 10, respectively. Junior Matt West nailed a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball Advances to MPSF Semifinals