Photo by Allison Hubbard Men’s tennis has evolved: The roster is younger, and many of its new players are untested. How have current team members responded? — by securing the first place pick in the WCC preseason poll. Both the new faces and the tested veterans of the No. 16 overall-ranked team, led by Head Coach Adam Steinberg, are determined to prove that they are a … [Read more...] about There is no ‘I’ in teamwork
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Athletic probation halfway through
Pepperdine works through compliance issues discovered two years ago Money laundering, DUI arrests and sex tapes are scandals. In the NCAA, scandals are the result of a deviance from compliance and eligibility rules. Consequences for breaching the rules are handed down — whether it is for a coach’s private pay-by-play program, a football player signing copious amounts of … [Read more...] about Athletic probation halfway through
Instant replay to affect NCAA baseball’s future
The NCAA approves instant replay for the WCC baseball championship tournament Unlike other sports, baseball features bizarre complexities. The defense holds the ball, nine players face one opponent at a time and, most unique of all, baseball calls are final unless an umpire specifically requests for help from his partners. When it comes to umpiring, getting the call right … [Read more...] about Instant replay to affect NCAA baseball’s future
Rodriguez coaches Team USA elite
While other Malibuites flocked to the beaches, Baseball Head Coach and ‘92 Seaver alumnus Steve Rodriguez traveled east and went to work. Rodriguez has built himself a lengthy and accomplished biography full of accolades, honors and titles. He was the 2012 West Coast Conference Coach of the Year, made the cut for WCC’s Top 50 Athletes of All Time and has led the baseball … [Read more...] about Rodriguez coaches Team USA elite
Men’s basketball secures bounce back win against Portland
Photo by Sarah Malone After losing a chance to take the first place spot in the WCC on Jan. 16 against Gonzaga, Pepperdine's men's basketball looked to bounce back against the conference rival Portland Pilots on Saturday night. Pepperdine was able to secure the win with a strong defensive second period, finishing 76-65 and improving the Waves record to 12-8 for the … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball secures bounce back win against Portland