Saint Mary`s Gaels W 1, Pepperdine Waves W 0

MALIBU, Calif. (Interstat) — The Saint Mary’s Gaels women’s soccer team delivered a defensive masterclass on the road, upsetting the Pepperdine Waves 1-0 in an NCAA Division I match on Saturday. The victory, secured before a crowd of 355, improved Saint Mary’s record to 4-2-1 in conference play and 4-2-1 overall. Pepperdine, which entered the contest as a heavy favorite, fell to 6-4-2 in the NCAA competition and 6-4-2 across all matches. The game’s lone goal came in the second half, breaking a tense deadlock and defying pregame projections. Interstat’s game simulator had forecast a 1-1 draw, while its ELO… Read more...