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Women’s Soccer Drops Critical 1-0 Match to Portland

Junior defender Peyton Leonard sends a cross into the 18-yard box against Portland University on Nov. 5 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Leonard played a key role in holding the Pilots to only one shot on target. Photos by Melissa Houston

In a close match, Pepperdine Women’s Soccer fell 1-0 to Portland University on Nov. 5 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Despite controlling possession, the Waves couldn’t find the equalizer, moving to 10-6-2 on the season and 7-2-1 in West Coast Conference play.

Redshirt sophomore Kyra Murphy said every game against Portland is a tough battle.