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
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Soccer battles to a tie in double OT
Photo by Marisa Padilla Women’s soccer, now ranked at No. 50, faced Cal State Fullerton in a game that ended in a fierce 1-1 tie in double overtime last Friday. Entering the game the team felt confident, and the week prior they focused on defensively “staying together and being united,” according to forward junior Lynn Williams. At the half, Williams said Head Coach … [Read more...] about Soccer battles to a tie in double OT
Pao the professional
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics On Jan. 17, Pepperdine’s Senior Michelle Pao was selected in the third round of the National Women’s Soccer League college draft held at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention in Philadelphia. Pao was selected in the third round of the draft by New Jersey Sky Blue FC. As a Wave, Pao played primarily as … [Read more...] about Pao the professional
Soccer suffers Midwest losses
Women’s soccer experienced a decisive 2-0 defeat at the hands of Michigan in Ann Harbor on Friday. This was the first loss of the season for the Waves. Michigan, ranked at No. 11, posed fierce competition for the No. 22-ranked Waves. Michigan took the lead within the first five minutes of the game with a header off a corner kick. In the 23rd minute, Michigan scored their … [Read more...] about Soccer suffers Midwest losses
Soccer bows to UCLA, beats Fresno
Photo by Marisa Padilla Women’s soccer played both No. 4 UCLA and Fresno State at home in a split weekend series. On Friday, the Waves first faced the Bruins and lost 2-0. Entering the game knowing UCLA was highly ranked, midfielder freshman Rachael Collins said that the team was, “nervous but confident with good training and preparation.” Entering the half at 1-0, … [Read more...] about Soccer bows to UCLA, beats Fresno