Junior midfielder Leyla McFarland (in white) scores a header against Santa Clara on March 23 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. McFarland nodded in a cross from Erin Sinai to tie the score at 2-2. Photos by Dane BruhahnFor the second time in as many years, Pepperdine Women's Soccer lost a 4-3 heartbreaker to the Santa Clara Broncos. However, aside from the score, the stories of the two … [Read more...] about W. Soccer Drops Overtime Classic to Santa Clara
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Anderson’s Goal Sinks San Francisco
Sophomore forward Shelby Little (No. 25) dribbles against two University of San Francisco defenders during the game Saturday, March 6. USF's defense was staunch at first, but the Waves broke through to take a 1-0 victory. Photos by Dane Bruhahn Pepperdine Women's Soccer got all they could handle from the University of San Francisco, who forced Pepperdine to play a … [Read more...] about Anderson’s Goal Sinks San Francisco
Baby Waves: Incoming Freshmen Prepare for Next Chapter
Freshman goalkeeper Ellie Sommers (center) makes a save during a club match in high school. Due to the pandemic postponing high school and college seasons, Sommers has not played in a match since December 2019. Photo courtesy of Ellie Sommers Each fall, new students descend into Malibu and prepare to begin their college experience. Among them are student-athletes, who have … [Read more...] about Baby Waves: Incoming Freshmen Prepare for Next Chapter
First Responders Honored For One-Year Anniversary of Malibu Tragedies at W. Soccer Game
Photos by Ali Levens | Mike Rivera and Alex Abdalla smile at the crowd after being honored at halftime of the soccer game Saturday. “Come on, Pepp, remember who we’re playing for — let’s go!” Those were the words sophomore Trinity Watson said in the 20th minute of the women’s soccer game versus Pacific University on Oct. 26. During halftime, the Pepperdine soccer team … [Read more...] about First Responders Honored For One-Year Anniversary of Malibu Tragedies at W. Soccer Game
W. Soccer Shuts Out Gonzaga
Photos by Ali LevensFrom the first second of the game, West Coast Conference No. 2 Pepperdine asserted control over the No. 4 Gonzaga University Bulldogs. With the majority of the first half spent on Pepperdine’s end, it was clear the Waves were destined to shut out their fourth WCC opponent 2-0. Sophomore Nicolette Lewis and redshirt freshman Olivia Packer pushed for an … [Read more...] about W. Soccer Shuts Out Gonzaga