Photos courtesy of Jeff GoldenThe Waves lost a hard-fought game to the USC Trojans on Sunday, Aug. 26. The outcome was 5-0 as the Trojans put up a point mirage in the second half while holding the Waves scoreless. Senior goalkeeper Brielle Preece had two acrobatic saves but ultimately the Trojan offense outlasted her effort, earning four out of their five goals.The first 15 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Falls To USC In Game Four
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Waves Soccer Loses Second Straight Home Game
Photos by Milan LoiaconoThe Pepperdine Waves fell to the Indiana University Hoosiers 2-1 in the 6th non-conference game of the season. The Waves dropped to 1-4 on the season after the loss, while the Hoosiers improved to 2-1-1. The Waves controlled much of the game in the first half, but could only muster one goal from sophomore forward Brie Welch in the 27th minute. … [Read more...] about Waves Soccer Loses Second Straight Home Game
The Waves Win Home Opener Against Brown
Photos by Gabrielle Norte The Pepperdine Women’s Soccer team returned to their home field for the first time this season, resulting in a 1-0 victory against Brown on Aug. 24. After 1-0 road losses against Kansas and Texas Tech, this win was particularly important and was a morale-booster to start off the season. The Waves soared through the first half, with the Bears … [Read more...] about The Waves Win Home Opener Against Brown
Senior Athlete Spotlight: Emily Tanaka
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
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