Photo by John Shaffer Soccer is a huge part of senior Emily Tanaka's time at Pepperdine. Following a season where she helped the Waves capture their second consecutive West Coast Conference championship, she has seen the program grow since her freshman year. "I don't think any of us [fellow senior teammates on the roster] expected to do so much in four years," Tanaka … [Read more...] about Senior Athlete Spotlight: Emily Tanaka
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Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Cal State Fullerton in NCAA First Round, 1-0
No. 11 Pepperdine shut out Cal State Fullerton at Tari Frahm Rokus Field in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon, 1-0. Senior Bri Visalli scored the lone goal of the game in the 87th minute off a feed from freshman Calista Reyes. The Waves hosted the first round of the NCAA Tournament after going 14-2-3 overall (8-0-1 in WCC play) on the season. The … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Cal State Fullerton in NCAA First Round, 1-0
Pepperdine’s Women Soccer wins WCC championship
Pepperdine's women's soccer team scored their final regular season goal on Saturday and brought home a victory for the Waves. NewsWaves 32 reporter Brianna Willis spoke with the team and their coach for their reactions. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Women Soccer wins WCC championship
Rylee Baisden Signs Contract to Play Professionally in Sweden
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
Women’s Soccer Drops Final Home Game to LMU
Photos by Brett Bean Women's Soccer dropped their final home game of the season to LMU on Sunday, falling 1-0. It was their first conference loss of the season and brings them to a record of 6-1-1 in the West Coast Conference. The Waves had not lost a game since early September and they hadn't trailed during a game at all in conference play until Sunday. The Lions came … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Drops Final Home Game to LMU