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The Oregon State men's golf team finished in third place at the Cowboy Classic, hosted by the University of Wyoming. Oregon State's Paul Peterson, playing as an individual, played his best golf of the year. The sophmore finished tied for second with Jason Kang of UCLA.

His modesty is undeniable. His candor unequivocal. His benevolence simply true to the word. But it's his commitment that inspires. There are coaches and athletes in this world that make you stop and watch. It's not only because of what they represent on the playing field, but what they represent off it.

Oregon State University senior cornerback Brandon Hughes has been selected as one of 42 players on the "watch list" for the 2008 Lott Trophy. The trophy is presented annually by the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation and is awarded to the player who exhibits integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community and tenacity.

The Oregon State men's soccer team opened the 2008 spring season this weekend. The Beavers traveled to Portland on Saturday, April 5, to take on University ot Portland at 10 a.m. and the Portland Timbers at 12:30 p.m. The Beavers began spring play in preparation for the 2008 fall season.

Oregon State University head women's soccer coach Steve Fennah resigned his post on March 13 to return to teaching at Jesuit High School in Portland. It left a hole in the Oregon State soccer program. The 42-year-old native of Wrexham, Wales, spent 10 years at the helm of the program, which has experienced only three head coaches since its inception in 1988.