Photos by Ali LevensFrom the first second of the game, West Coast Conference No. 2 Pepperdine asserted control over the No. 4 Gonzaga University Bulldogs. With the majority of the first half spent on Pepperdine’s end, it was clear the Waves were destined to shut out their fourth WCC opponent 2-0. Sophomore Nicolette Lewis and redshirt freshman Olivia Packer pushed for an … [Read more...] about W. Soccer Shuts Out Gonzaga
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Women’s Soccer Loses Nail-Biter Versus Illinois
Photos by Austin Hall Women's soccer experienced their first loss of the season at home versus the University of Illinois. The game was Pepperdine's first home loss in 364 days, and they dropped to No. 6 in West Coast Conference standings. The Fighting Illini overcame a 2-1 deficit and knocked through back-to-back goals and won by a score of 3-2. The Waves started the … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Loses Nail-Biter Versus Illinois
Women’s Soccer Starts Off Season with a Shutout
Photos by Austin Hall Pepperdine Women's Soccer opened the season with a 3-0 victory versus the University of California, Riverside. Twenty different Waves played throughout the game as Pepperdine won their home opener for the 11th straight year. The first 30 minutes of the game were a defensive battle as both teams were competitive and traded offensive surges, which each … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Starts Off Season with a Shutout
Pepperdine Falls To USC In Game Four
Photos courtesy of Jeff GoldenThe Waves lost a hard-fought game to the USC Trojans on Sunday, Aug. 26. The outcome was 5-0 as the Trojans put up a point mirage in the second half while holding the Waves scoreless. Senior goalkeeper Brielle Preece had two acrobatic saves but ultimately the Trojan offense outlasted her effort, earning four out of their five goals.The first 15 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Falls To USC In Game Four
Waves Soccer Loses Second Straight Home Game
Photos by Milan LoiaconoThe Pepperdine Waves fell to the Indiana University Hoosiers 2-1 in the 6th non-conference game of the season. The Waves dropped to 1-4 on the season after the loss, while the Hoosiers improved to 2-1-1. The Waves controlled much of the game in the first half, but could only muster one goal from sophomore forward Brie Welch in the 27th minute. … [Read more...] about Waves Soccer Loses Second Straight Home Game
