Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Ah, Valentine’s. The day of the year during which you’re formally reminded about the bleak state of your love life. You’re probably thinking, “It’s OK, right? Valentine’s Day is just a holiday created by Hallmark to boost card sales, right?” Sure, keep telling yourself that. Other couples were … [Read more...] about Single Athletes Looking For Love
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Golf Swings High
Photo Courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine’s women’s golf team started their season on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Branch Law Firm/Dick McGuire Invitational, swinging into a 13th out of 18th place finish. Leading the team was senior Marissa Chow, who scored a 219, landing her in a tie for 23rd in the tournament. Chow is already ranked one of the top 20 women’s … [Read more...] about Golf Swings High
Spring Sports Postseason Roundup
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
Above average and under par
Photo by Marisa Padilla A nine-day road trip to Albuquerque, N.M., and Wolcott, Colo., launched the women’s golf team’s season to a successful start in the Dick McGuire Invitational (Sept. 20-21) and the Golfweek Conference Challenge (Sept. 23-25). The Waves placed first in both tournaments, trumping the nearest competition by nearly 40 strokes combined. Sophomore Marissa … [Read more...] about Above average and under par
On the green with Coach Laurie Gibbs
Photo by Marisa Padilla Head Coach Laurie Gibbs took the helm of the women’s golf team 21 years ago. “They say you can tell a lot about a person’s character by going out and playing golf with them,” Gibbs said. During her time, she has taken a low-funded program and made it a national powerhouse. Women passing through her program have gone on to succeed as golfers, … [Read more...] about On the green with Coach Laurie Gibbs