Natalie Braverman returns to Pepperdine for her senior year

2004 SEASON: Finished the 2004 season ranked No. 29 by the ITA . . . Competed in the No. one spot for the Waves 24 times, amassing a 18-6 record . . . Was the only Wave to compete in the NCAA Championships . . . Won her singles match as Pepperdine defeated BYU in the first round of the NCAA tournament

2003 SEASON: Was ranked nationally all year, the best being #41 on March 10, 2003 . . . Held the #1 slot on the team for the majority of the season . . . Won her first six single matches as a freshman . . . Boasted a 9-6 singles record . . . Composed a 6-6 doubles record . . . She was a big factor in team's success and their top 40 national ranking.

PERSONAL: Was born March 30, 1984 . . . Natalie attended Newport Beach HS . . . Her favorite movie is Dumb and Dumber . . . She chose Pepperdine because of the combination of great academics, athletics, and amazing location . . . She loves the beach . . . The one reality television show that she would like to be on is The Osbournes . . . Majoring in businiess administration