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Sports: Highlight of the Week

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Photo by Marisa Padilla Women’s Soccer // No. 13  Pepperdine defeats University of Kentucky 3-2 in overtime to claim its second on-the-road victory. Senior forward Lynn Williams, named player of the week for the second time this season, finished the game with two goals after an assist from sophomore defender Meagan Harbison. __________ Follow the Graphic on Twitter: … [Read more...] about Sports: Highlight of the Week

Soccer Soaked Up Hawaiian Sun

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Art by Peau Porotesano As the final whistle blew and the game came to an end, the Waves were showered with alohas and handmade leis from senior midfielder Ally Holtz’s mother and sister. Even though the Waves ended in a scoreless game against the Washington State University Cougars and a 2-0 loss to the UCLA Bruins, they took in the beauty of Oahu and spent time exploring … [Read more...] about Soccer Soaked Up Hawaiian Sun

Williams ready to leave her mark

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Photo by Marisa Padilla As the ball soars toward her, senior Lynn Williams jumps up over the opposing goalkeeper. In the air, the keeper catches her legs, and as Williams reaches out a hand to brace her fall, her elbow shatters, putting an early end to her season. “I knew from the second that I fell that I broke my arm, but I didn’t realize how bad it was until I got to the … [Read more...] about Williams ready to leave her mark

Soccer finds success in opener

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Photos by Marisa Padilla For the second consecutive year, the women’s soccer team defeated Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in its season opener. With packed stands, the Waves notched two goals in the second half to edge out a 2-1 home victory Aug. 22. Cal Poly entered the matchup with the slight upper hand as reigning Big West Conference champions. However, the Pepperdine squad … [Read more...] about Soccer finds success in opener