Art by Peau PorotesanoNorth Carolina. Syracuse. Georgia. What do these universities all have in common, besides historically dominant athletics programs? Academic fraud charges. Over the past few years, academic fraud has become a major issue in the NCAA. Academic fraud occurs when coaches, professors or other faculty members try to cheat their way around the NCAA's academic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Tries to Weed Out Academic Fraud
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Report Indicates Men’s Water Polo Players Were In Violation Of University Code Of Conduct
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe men’s water polo team lost 9 of their last 10 games in 2015, including the final home game of the season. The Waves finished with an overall record of 11-16, with only one MPSF conference victory.The losing season came alongside Director of Athletics Steve Potts’ announcement that on Nov. 5, University officials found some … [Read more...] about Report Indicates Men’s Water Polo Players Were In Violation Of University Code Of Conduct
Pepperdine Adds Indoor Women’s Track and Expands Men’s Track Program
Photos courtesy of Robert Radnoti A new team has been added to Pepperdine University’s athletics program. The creation of the Pepperdine women’s indoor track team is a significant addition for the university. There are 16 members comprising the new team, according to Pepperdine cross-country and track captain, Stasia Demick, Sports editor for The Graphic. Men’s track team … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Adds Indoor Women’s Track and Expands Men’s Track Program
Water Polo Stays Afloat
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe men’s water polo team will finish out this season as scheduled, according to Director of Athletics Steve Potts. Their status for next season is still unknown. Potts released this statement on Monday, “On Thursday Nov. 5, 2015, members of Pepperdine’s men’s water polo team were notified that the University found … [Read more...] about Water Polo Stays Afloat
Men’s Water Polo Under Investigation
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine athletics Director of Athletics Steve Potts confirmed that the men’s water polo team is under investigation by the administration. He issued the following statement Tuesday evening: “We were made aware of an incident involving members of Pepperdine’s men’s water polo team that took place off campus in August. As a result, the … [Read more...] about Men’s Water Polo Under Investigation
