A Point Earned on the Road
The USC Women’s Soccer squad traveled to Malibu and settled for a 1‑1 stalemate with the defending West Coast Conference champions, Pepperdine. The result earns the Trojans a valuable point as they shift focus to their next test.
Freshman forward Lily Biddulph opened the scoring in the 17th minute, capitalising on a long ball that bypassed the defense and set up a clinical finish that put USC ahead early in the contest.
Pepperdine answered back in the 52nd minute when Julia Quinonez converted a penalty kick, leveling the match and shifting momentum in the second half.
Goalkeeper Josie Biehl was the backbone of the Trojans’ defense, making six saves and producing a series of game‑saving stops that kept the visitors in contention despite sustained pressure.
Veteran midfielder Eleanor Morrissey played a pivotal role in the build‑up, her precise distribution creating space for Biddulph’s breakthrough and later linking up with Savannah Leifried, who had assisted Morrissey in the previous game.
Looking Ahead to BYU
The Trojans are scheduled to face BYU on Saturday at 6 p.m. PT, with the showdown streaming live on ESPN+. The upcoming clash will test the team’s resilience after a hard‑fought draw and could prove decisive in their conference push.
Coach’s comments after the match highlighted the team’s defensive solidity and the need to sharpen attacking efficiency, especially as they prepare for a high‑stakes encounter with the Cougars.