Last Wednesday, the women's soccer team defeated Bowdoin College 1-0 on a game-winning header by rookie defender Kelly Peterson '14, the first in her collegiate career. With the win, the women's soccer team improves to 11-3-1 on the season.

"I've loved [playing for Brandeis]," Peterson said. "I've loved getting to know everyone and playing with them. We're doing really well, and it's been fun."

Peterson attributed her success to the support her teammates have given her as she learns the ropes in her first season.

"Everyone on the team, especially the other defenders, has been really helpful. If you make a mistake, they'll be there to back you up."

Before coming to Brandeis, Peterson played soccer at Clear Lake High School in Houston. Comparing her experiences at Brandeis to her high school career, Peterson has seen both similarities and differences.

"It's not a lot different from high school, but it's definitely different in that I'm coming from being a senior, and now I'm a freshman, so I have to prove myself again," she said.

Despite the similar playing styles, Peterson still says learning to play with a new team and for a new coach has been an adjustment.

"It's hard [to adjust] at first," she said. "You just have to figure out the new style of play and kind of figure out what the coach wants. But once I figured that out, it was easy to adjust."

Peterson hopes the team contiunes to win its remaining games of the year.

"I want us to keep winning," she said. "We have three more games in the University Athletic Association conference, and I want us to win all those. They'll be hard, but I think we can do it. And hopefully, we . can make the NCAA Tournament.