Wednesday, November 11
Los Angeles, Calif.
6:00 pm PT
Pepperdine University
vs
Seattle
11/10/2026 8:24:00 PM | Women's Soccer
LOS ANGELES – The No. 2 seed Pepperdine women's soccer team (10-4-4, 6-1-2 WCC) begins postseason play Wednesday, Nov. 11, taking on No. 3 seed Seattle U (11-4-5, 5-1-3 WCC) in the semifinals of the inaugural West Coast Conference Women's Soccer Championship. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Sullivan Field on the campus of Loyola Marymount University.
The Waves enter the tournament as WCC regular-season champions, having claimed at least a share of the conference crown for the third consecutive season. Pepperdine and LMU shared the 2026 regular-season title, with the Lions earning the tournament's top seed and hosting rights by virtue of their head-to-head victory over the Waves.
LAST TIME OUT
SERIES HISTORY WITH SEATTLE
SCOUTING THE REDHAWKS
The inaugural WCC Women's Soccer Championship will be held Nov. 11-14 at Sullivan Field on the campus of LMU.
Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Semifinals
TICKETS AND PARKING
Tickets for Wednesday's semifinal are $15. Pepperdine students receive FREE admission with a valid Pepperdine ID card.
Parking at LMU is $20 on Wednesday and free for Saturday's championship match.
ABOUT PEPPERDINE WOMEN'S SOCCER
Pepperdine women's soccer has been competitive since season one in 1993. As just the third head coach in the program's history, Tim Ward has led the Waves to 14 NCAA tournament appearances, winning the West Coast Conference five separate times and taking his squad to the round of 16 four times, most recently in 2021. With 24 winning seasons, Ward has proven he can lead consistently with excellence, garnering an overall record of 324-160-79.
TICKETS
For more information and to purchase season and single game tickets to upcoming home events, visit here.
FOLLOW
To stay up-to-date on the latest Pepperdine women's soccer news, follow the Waves on social media @PepperdineWSOC.
The Waves enter the tournament as WCC regular-season champions, having claimed at least a share of the conference crown for the third consecutive season. Pepperdine and LMU shared the 2026 regular-season title, with the Lions earning the tournament's top seed and hosting rights by virtue of their head-to-head victory over the Waves.
LAST TIME OUT
- Pepperdine secured a share of its third consecutive WCC regular-season championship with a dramatic road victory over Saint Mary's on Saturday, Nov. 7, scoring the game-winner in the 87th minute.
- The Waves have claimed seven WCC regular-season titles in program history, including three consecutive championships for the first time.
- Pepperdine enters the inaugural WCC Championship as the No. 2 seed, facing No. 3 Seattle U for a spot in Saturday's championship match.
- The winner will advance to face either No. 1 LMU or No. 4 Santa Clara on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3 p.m. at LMU.
- Pepperdine was the unanimous preseason favorite in the WCC coaches poll, entering the 2026 campaign with expectations of competing for another conference championship.
- The Waves have now earned at least a share of three consecutive WCC regular-season titles (2024, 2025, 2026), a first in program history.
- Pepperdine's seven conference championships have come in 2002, 2011, 2016, 2017, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- The 2026 season marks the first time the WCC has held a postseason championship tournament for women's soccer, with the top four teams competing for the conference's automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
- The Waves earned the No. 2 seed after finishing tied with LMU atop the regular-season standings. The Lions earned the tiebreaker following their 1-0 win in Malibu on Oct. 17.
- Head coach Tim Ward, in his 28th season leading the program, has amassed more than 300 career victories and guided Pepperdine to 14 NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Senior midfielder Kyra Murphy and senior forward Julia Quinonez were named to the All-WCC First Team while senior defender Peyton Leonard tabbed All-WCC Second Team laurels.
- Leonard and Quinonez were also recognized on the MAC Hermann Trophy positional players-to-watch lists after earning United Soccer Coaches All-West Region First Team honors in 2025.
- Quinonez has led the Waves offensively throughout the season, finishing the regular season with 14 goals and three assists.
- The senior has established herself among Pepperdine's all-time leading goal scorers, reaching 32 career goals.
- Murphy has been a key contributor in the midfield, recording six assists this season and providing veteran leadership in her fifth collegiate season.
- Leonard anchors an experienced defensive unit alongside junior Lily Stewart, helping provide stability in the Waves' backline.
- Freshmen Kate Ryan, Fiona McCormick and Emjae Soriano were named to the All-WCC Freshman Team, with Soriano earning Co-Freshmen of the Year honors.
- Jillian Medvecky has anchored the Waves in goal this season, making 47 saves to the tune of a .712 save-percentage and 1.16 GAA.
- The Waves enter postseason play seeking another NCAA Tournament appearance and an opportunity to add the inaugural WCC Championship tournament title to their 2026 accomplishments.
SERIES HISTORY WITH SEATTLE
- Pepperdine and Seattle U meet in the inaugural WCC Championship semifinals with a trip to the conference title match on the line.
- The Redhawks joined the WCC women's soccer competition in 2025 and have immediately established themselves among the conference's top teams, finishing in the top-four in each of their first two seasons in the conference.
- Overall, the Waves are 3-1-0 against the Redhawks.
- Pepperdine is 2-1 in Malibu against Seattle after a 3-1 victory at Tari Frohm Rokus Field Oct. 7
SCOUTING THE REDHAWKS
- Seattle U enters the WCC Championship with an 11-4-5 overall record and a 5-1-3 conference mark.
- The Redhawks earned the No. 3 seed after concluding the regular season with a 1-1 draw against Denver.
- Seattle U led the WCC in goals (43) and points (126) during the regular season.
- Senior Kailee Wilson was named WCC Midfielder of the Year after recording nine goals and six assists overall, including five goals and two assists in conference play.
- Freshman Vivien Villarreal shared WCC Freshman of the Year honors with Pepperdine's Emjae Soriano.
- U'i Kaaihue and Wilson earned All-WCC First Team recognition, while goalkeeper Kassidy Kirgan and midfielder Kyla Schuster were named to the Second Team.
- Seattle U suffered just one loss in conference play, which came against Pepperdine on Oct. 3.
The inaugural WCC Women's Soccer Championship will be held Nov. 11-14 at Sullivan Field on the campus of LMU.
Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Semifinals
- 3 p.m. – No. 1 LMU vs. No. 4 Santa Clara
- 6 p.m. – No. 2 Pepperdine vs. No. 3 Seattle U
- 3 p.m. – Semifinal winners
TICKETS AND PARKING
Tickets for Wednesday's semifinal are $15. Pepperdine students receive FREE admission with a valid Pepperdine ID card.
Parking at LMU is $20 on Wednesday and free for Saturday's championship match.
ABOUT PEPPERDINE WOMEN'S SOCCER
Pepperdine women's soccer has been competitive since season one in 1993. As just the third head coach in the program's history, Tim Ward has led the Waves to 14 NCAA tournament appearances, winning the West Coast Conference five separate times and taking his squad to the round of 16 four times, most recently in 2021. With 24 winning seasons, Ward has proven he can lead consistently with excellence, garnering an overall record of 324-160-79.
TICKETS
For more information and to purchase season and single game tickets to upcoming home events, visit here.
FOLLOW
To stay up-to-date on the latest Pepperdine women's soccer news, follow the Waves on social media @PepperdineWSOC.
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