Junior midfielder Leyla McFarland (in white) scores a header against Santa Clara on March 23 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. McFarland nodded in a cross from Erin Sinai to tie the score at 2-2. Photos by Dane BruhahnFor the second time in as many years, Pepperdine Women's Soccer lost a 4-3 heartbreaker to the Santa Clara Broncos. However, aside from the score, the stories of the two … [Read more...] about W. Soccer Drops Overtime Classic to Santa Clara
leyla mcfarland
W. Soccer Shuts Out Gonzaga
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
Pepperdine Starts Fast and Keeps Lead in Conference Opener
Photos by Austin Hall Three weeks after the last Pepperdine Women's Soccer home game, the Waves showed up to a large crowd in their conference opener vs. the Portland Pilots. After a slow start from both teams, Pepperdine's offense came together to beat a talented opponent. The Waves had over one week to prepare for the Pilots following an away victory Sept. 26 against … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Starts Fast and Keeps Lead in Conference Opener
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
Waves Play Friendly Match Against Japanese Team
Photo by Milan LoiaconoThe Women’s Soccer team participated in an exhibition match against the Japanese University Women’s Football Association's (JUWFA) Kanto region team Sunday. The Waves were leading the game until the Japanese team scored in the last five minutes of the second half, ending the game with a final score of 2-2.JUWFA Kanto region team is formed with … [Read more...] about Waves Play Friendly Match Against Japanese Team