Shuhei Matsuo Assistant Sports Editor Former All-American Wave Michael Putnam came back on TV when he made a top-5 finish at the last week's Rex Hospital Open. Even though Putnam took the lead after the second round with a 9-under 133, he ended up tying for the third with the current Nationwide Tour leader Tripp Isenhour with a 12-under 272 at the Tournament Players Club at … [Read more...] about Former Wave Michael Putnam finishes T-3 at the Rex Hospital Open
NCAA recognizes Pepperdine as a highly academic-athletic school
Jen Iso Sports Assistant College athletes at Pepperdine are working hard on and off the playing field, and now the university has reason to brag about its NCAA report card. Five Pepperdine teams recently received a perfect 1000 on the Academic Progress Rate (APR). The APR, released in March, was designed to hold athletes accountable for their grades. Pepperdine fared well in … [Read more...] about NCAA recognizes Pepperdine as a highly academic-athletic school
The passion of Pepperdine ruggers
Sarah WingStaff Writer “I would have probably left this school if it wasn’t for rugby,” senior Nick Jay said as his eyes scan the field during the final game of the spring season. Many of the ruggers, as rugby players are called, agree with rugby president Jay’s claim. These guys are in the sport clearly for the love of the game. At the beginning of the fall season, it was … [Read more...] about The passion of Pepperdine ruggers
Surfing in the “bu”
Lisa YamadaStaff Writer Pepperdine once boasted the nickname, “Surfer U,” and if Brian Dapelo has his way, Pepperdine will once again be able to boast that claim. But, Dapelo, the captain of Pepperdine’s surf team, has a tough road ahead of him. Despite Pepperdine’s prime surf location in Malibu, many students are unaware that a surf team even exists. As a result, the surf team … [Read more...] about Surfing in the “bu”
Former Pep star named head coach of USC baseball team
Former Pepperdine and big league catcher Chad Kreuter has been named head coach of the University of Southern California Trojans, taking over for father-in-law Mike Gillespie. “This is a marvelous opportunity for Chad,” Gillespie told the Associated Press. “I’m delighted to know that this stays in the family. USC baseball is in great hands and we can look forward to a great … [Read more...] about Former Pep star named head coach of USC baseball team