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Pepperdine Early Season Struggles Continue Versus Stanford and Princeton

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Pepperdine clashes with Stanford on Saturday, Sept. 18. The Waves are currently 7-7. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanPepperdine Men’s Water Polo (7-7) dropped back-to-back games on Sept. 18 versus Stanford and Princeton. Stanford defeated Pepperdine 11-9, and Princeton prevailed 14-9.Stanford (12-2) has always been a tough opponent for the Waves, as Pepperdine earned its last win … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Early Season Struggles Continue Versus Stanford and Princeton

Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams

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Graduate student Jessica Failla celebrates a point during a Women's Tennis victory over No. 13 Oklahoma State on Feb 26. Failla rose as high as No. 4 in the individual rankings this season and has led the Waves to a No. 5 ranking, one of five Pepperdine programs in the Top 10 nationally. File photo by Ali LevensWhen college sports – along with all of society – shut … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams

Water Polo caps off an undefeated weekend in dominating fashion

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Freshman center defender Nico Tierney looks to shoot in the fourth quarter at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Feb. 21. Tierney has been lethal for the Waves in his first season. Photos by Keonabelle PaniaguaThe No. 5 Pepperdine Men’s Water Polo team capped off an undefeated weekend over PCH cup rival No. 6 Loyola Marymount on Sunday at Raleigh Runnels Pool.The Waves … [Read more...] about Water Polo caps off an undefeated weekend in dominating fashion

SportsWaves Episode 2: Rocco Cuttone

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Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify In this week's episode, Paxton and Karl break down the Week 2 NFL action and shout out their weekly NFL picks column in the Graphic. Freshman water polo athlete Rocco Cuttone joins the show to discuss the intricacies of European water polo, Bay Area sports teams and why living on campus right now isn't so … [Read more...] about SportsWaves Episode 2: Rocco Cuttone

Summer Training Looks Vastly Different for Team Sports

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Members of the Pepperdine Women's Volleyball team come together to celebrate a point during a 2019 match. The Waves have not been able to train together in person ahead of the potential upcoming spring season. File photoWhile most college students use summer breaks as a chance to relax or pick up an internship, the work for student-athletes is just beginning. During the … [Read more...] about Summer Training Looks Vastly Different for Team Sports