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2026 “Fore the Money” Challenge!
Register for the chance to win up to $5,000!*
University Credit Union and Pepperdine are giving five Waves fans the chance to win a $100 gift card and one lucky participant the chance to win a grand prize of $5,000 during the Pepperdine vs University of San Diego game on January 28, 2026!
Here is how to participate:
1. Complete the form on this page to officially enter.
- Please note: you must be 18 years or older to participate.
- For mail-in entries, please read the official rules.
2. Keep an eye on your messages in the days leading up to game day!
- Within 24 hours of game day tip-off, up to five prizewinners will be chosen randomly from all eligible entries. These lucky participants will be notified by phone and/or email.
- We will attempt to contact these entrants up to three times. If they cannot be contacted or fail to respond prior to two hours before tip-off, they will be considered to have forfeited their prize and be disqualified.
3. If you're one of the five gift card winners, we'll see you at the Pepperdine vs University of San Diego basketball game on January 28, 2026 for your potential putt at $5,000!
- One lucky grand prizewinner of the five gift card winners, will be selected to come down to the court to attempt a sequence of putts to win the grand prize!
Register now for your chance to sink the putt
University Credit Union is the official credit union of Pepperdine Athletics
UCU is proud to give everyone in the Pepperdine community a financial advantage. Whether you're in the market for a high-yield checking account with no monthly fees and no overdraft fees, or you're looking for a loan that comes with a Best Rates in the Nation Guarantee1, University Credit Union has a diverse offering of banking products and personalized service to help you achieve your financial goals.
*Terms and conditions apply. No purchase necessary. University Credit Union membership not required. Limit to one entry per person. Sweepstakes ends on 01/24/2026. Winners will be contacted via the information provided in sweepstakes entry by 01/24/2026. The prize includes $100 Visa gift card for five prizewinners where one of the randomly selected prizewinners will have a chance to win $5,000. By submitting the sweepstakes entry form, you are opting into receiving marketing communications from University Credit Union.
1UCU guarantees that our lowest loan rate for cars, credit cards, consumer loans, and HELOCs are in the top 5% nationwide as measured in a monthly rate survey by Rate Watch, a part of S&P Global. Rates are subject to approval and based on an evaluation of credit history and other factors specific to your loan (such as loan term, credit score, loan amount, loan-to-value, and length of credit) and may be higher than the lowest rates advertised. Rates are subject to change at any time.