Jillian Medvecky, Women's Soccer junior goalkeeper, launches the ball during the Waves' match against the University of California, Berkeley on Aug. 20 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Medvecky recorded two saves in her 90 minutes of play time, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photo by Guinevere HesseJillian Medvecky, Pepperdine Women’s Soccer junior goalkeeper, has spent her … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Goalkeeper Jillian Medvecky Finds Her Way Back to the Net
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Women’s Soccer Falls To USC In Home Opener
Pepperdine Women's Soccer dropped the home opener against USC 1-3 Aug. 25, at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Women's Soccer moves to 2-2 on the season, however, Head Coach Tim Ward isn't worried about the team's loss."We just probably got beat by a team that's a little bit more experienced and a little bit more athletic," Ward said. "That hurts, but we move on and try to get better." … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Falls To USC In Home Opener
Women’s Soccer Opens Season at the Outrigger Kickoff
Pepperdine Women's Soccer opened the season at the Outrigger Kickoff in Hawai'i on Aug. 15. Over the last decade, Women's Soccer has gone 6-1-3 in season openers, previously tying Georgetown to open the 2023 Season. This season, the Waves opened with a loss to Utah State 0-4. It was a slow game for the Waves, tallying five total shots, three being shots on goal while … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Opens Season at the Outrigger Kickoff
Rotating Team Rosters Affects Comradery, Effectiveness in Sports
In collegiate sports, there is a constantly rotating roster of players. Every year, new first-years join the team and experienced seniors leave. College athletes who experience this rotation said that although there is pressure to improve their athletic ability and fill the shoes of those who preceded them, having a positive outlook is ultimately what makes the change … [Read more...] about Rotating Team Rosters Affects Comradery, Effectiveness in Sports
Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreaking Loss in WCC Championship
Pepperdine Women’s Soccer lost to Gonzaga, 3-1 Saturday Nov. 4, at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. This game decided the WCC Champion of the 2023 season and broke the tie in the standings between Gonzaga and Pepperdine. This is Gonzaga's first-ever WCC championship in the history of the Women's soccer program. "'I'm really proud of them," Head Coach Tim Ward said. "We've won … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreaking Loss in WCC Championship