Pepperdine women's soccer concluded their 2025 season with a 1-3 defeat against No. 17 UCLA in the NCAA tournament. Despite an early goal against them, Pepperdine showed resilience, outshooting UCLA 5-1 in the second half. The Waves managed to score their lone goal in the final moments of the match but could not overcome UCLA's lead. The season ended with Pepperdine finishing 11-7-2 and clinching their sixth conference title. Head coach Tim Ward praised the team's effort and acknowledged the contributions of graduating seniors.

By the Numbers
  • Pepperdine finished the 2025 season with an overall record of 11-7-2.
  • Goalkeeper Jillian Medvecky recorded 80 saves this season, the highest for the Waves since 2016.
State of Play
  • This was Pepperdine's 16th NCAA tournament appearance and third consecutive postseason entry.
  • The team secured the West Coast Conference title for the sixth time and second time in back-to-back seasons.
What's Next

The Waves will face changes next season, as the West Coast Conference will implement a four-team tournament to determine the league champion. Looking ahead, the team aims to build on their success and foster growth with new recruits.

Bottom Line

Pepperdine's strong showing this season reinforces their competitive stature in women's soccer, while the upcoming changes in conference structure present new challenges and opportunities for the program to adapt and excel.