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
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Where Are They Now?: Mayar Sherif Makes History
Tennis legend Mayar Sherif poses at the net in her native Egypt earlier this year. After her unprecedented run to a tennis Grand Slam, Sherif has become a celebrity in her home country. Photos courtesy of Mayar SherifBorn in Egypt but growing up in Spain and spending two seasons at Fresno State, Mayar Sherif arrived at Pepperdine looking for the opportunity to take her game to … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Mayar Sherif Makes History
Spring Sport Waves Return for Fifth and Sixth Years
Reinstated tennis player Jessica Failla returns a backhand at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. Failla, who returns to Pepperdine this year to use her sixth season of eligibility, won four tournaments this summer. File photo When the NCAA canceled spring sports championships in March, it brought an abrupt end to the careers of many senior Pepperdine student-athletes. Or so … [Read more...] about Spring Sport Waves Return for Fifth and Sixth Years
Women’s Tennis Process Yielding Strong Results
Lahey follows through on a forehand Sunday, Jan. 26 against Arkansas. Photos by Paxton RitcheyThe Pepperdine Women's Tennis team has plenty of experience in big-time situations over the past few years.The Waves won the past seven West Coast Conference tournament titles and are favored to win another in the preseason coaches poll. They have made the quarterfinals of the NCAA … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Process Yielding Strong Results
Freshman and Senior Crowned Champions of Home W. Tennis Invitational
Photos by Ali LevensWith her first championship under her belt, UTR/ITA Tennis Player of the Month senior Ashley Lahey said she set out to get her second as well as inspire her teammates to start out strong in their first competition of the season.“The first tournament carried over to this one,” Head Coach Per Nilsson said. “When she feels good and nothing's … [Read more...] about Freshman and Senior Crowned Champions of Home W. Tennis Invitational