Some of the best golfers from all around the United States are now assembled in Pacific Palisades, Calif., for one of the biggest events in professional golf: the Northern Trust Open of the PGA TOUR that starts today. Among the competitors are two Pepperdine alumni Andy Walker and Jason Gore, who both played a part in Pepperdine’s NCAA Championship victory in 1997. As a 1998 … [Read more...] about PGA TOUR features standout alumni
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Conole embodies Waves’ Pride
For more than 50 years, the Pepperdine rugby team has been known for being one of the oldest clubs in the University’s history. A four-year-starter and a current MBA student James Conole has lead the team to recent success. Yet, Conole isn’t all about hurdling, breaking tackles or racking up points for the Waves. There is more to this player than his fierce stature, his ability … [Read more...] about Conole embodies Waves’ Pride
Rousseau leads by faith
“We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” The quote comes from the Bible, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. At first glance, it may appear to be verses that Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow would have written on his black eye black when he played University of … [Read more...] about Rousseau leads by faith
Llompart returns to lead the team
It happened in the blink of an eye. Alex Llompart’s fall down a flight of stairs at the Malibu “Stinkies” Apartments was the one that left everyone around him seized with fear. “I didn’t remember much of what happened after that” senior tennis player Alex Llompart recalled. “When I woke up the next morning I was in the hospital and that’s when they told me that I had a … [Read more...] about Llompart returns to lead the team
Men's tennis falls in a close match to No. 1 ranked USC
In one of the most anticipated matches at home this season, lots of fans arrived at Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center to cheer on the men’s tennis team as they continued their ITA kick-off weekend and faced defending NCAA Champions, the USC Trojans. The Waves put up a great fight against No. 1 raked USC. Unfortunately, they were unable to recover from a solid start in the doubles … [Read more...] about Men's tennis falls in a close match to No. 1 ranked USC