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Seniors Prep for Final Ride

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Photo collage by Kaelin Mendez The final year of collegiate athletics can be bittersweet, especially for senior athletes entering their final competitive season. Five seniors from the five Pepperdine fall sports teams expressed similar underlying sentiments: leave it all out on the field — or pool, court or course. Hana Lishman, Women’s Volleyball When Scott Wong … [Read more...] about Seniors Prep for Final Ride

Two Waves selected in NSWL draft

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Photo Courtesy of Jeff GoldenTwo Pepperdine Women's Soccer players are celebrating their success after hearing their names announced at the National Women’s Soccer League Draft 2019 three Thursdays ago. Senior defender Hailey Harbison is a first-round selection for North Carolina Courage, while senior defender Michelle Maemone will join Utah Royals FC as their third-round … [Read more...] about Two Waves selected in NSWL draft

Brianna Visalli Drafted in 2018 NSWL Draft

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Photos by Arthur Puu Brianna Visalli started her soccer career early at only 4 years old at a local church league called Los Gatos Christian. Now she's playing in the National Women's Soccer League for the Chicago Red Stars. Visalli considered playing abroad after some of her previous coaches advised her that playing in the states was a risk. However, because of her … [Read more...] about Brianna Visalli Drafted in 2018 NSWL Draft

Rylee Baisden Signs Contract to Play Professionally in Sweden

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Photo Courtesy of Rylee Baisden Another Waves soccer graduate has signed a contract to play professionally. Midfidler/Forward Rylee Baisden will leave for West Sweden on April 3, where she will play for Skövde KIK. "I'm excited to be in a new culture," she said. "Being a foreign girl on the team is going to be really interesting." Baisden registered for the NWSL draft … [Read more...] about Rylee Baisden Signs Contract to Play Professionally in Sweden