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Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kristen Dowling Steps Down

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  Former Pepperdine Women's Basketball Head Coach Kristen Dowling runs to the court on Firestone Fieldhouse during Blue and Orange Madness in 2019. Dowling stepped down for personal reasons, Assistant Coach Brian Rosario said. File photo by the Graphic in 2019 Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kristen Dowling stepped down, Pepperdine Athletics announced in a press … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kristen Dowling Steps Down

Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Falls to USD but Not Without a Fight

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As the clock ran down to zero against the University of San Diego on Jan. 12, Pepperdine Women's Basketball lost despite a grueling effort. A hard-fought offensive rebound by sophomore forward Amosa Meali’l was quickly followed by a three-pointer by sophomore guard Helena Friend with four seconds left, which set a final score of 57-51, favoring the Toreros. “Physicality … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Falls to USD but Not Without a Fight

Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Falls to CSU Los Angeles

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Sophomore guard Ally Stedman gets in the paint and tosses up a floater over a defender at Firestone Fieldhouse on Nov. 2. Stedman led all Waves with 24 points. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen Pepperdine Women’s Basketball team faced CSU Los Angeles in an exhibition preseason game at Firestone Fieldhouse on Nov. 2, losing 90-74. It was Pepperdine’s first and only exhibition game … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Falls to CSU Los Angeles

Santa Clara Outfights Pepperdine Women’s Basketball in 63-54 Loss

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Freshman guard Ally Stedman reaches for a layup during the Waves' 63-54 loss to Santa Clara at Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 17. Stedman led the Waves with 19 points during the match. Photos by Brandon RubsamenWomen’s Basketball struggled to keep up with a spirited Santa Clara team, as the Broncos defeated the Waves 63-54 at Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 17. This was the … [Read more...] about Santa Clara Outfights Pepperdine Women’s Basketball in 63-54 Loss

Women’s Basketball Weathers Saint Mary’s Storm in 70-65 Overtime Win

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Head Coach Kristen Dowling (left) speaks to senior guard Cheyenne Givens (middle) and redshirt junior Becky Obinma (right) during a stoppage of play against Saint Mary's on Jan. 31. Givens and Obinma — who scored a career-high 19 points —were crucial parts of the Waves' overtime win. Photos by Audrey HartonoPepperdine Women’s Basketball battled back to defeat … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Weathers Saint Mary’s Storm in 70-65 Overtime Win