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
Cheyenne Givens
Women’s Basketball Weathers Saint Mary’s Storm in 70-65 Overtime Win
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
Women’s Basketball Falls Short to Gonzaga 66-54
Sophomore forward Jane Nwaba goes for a shot against Gonzaga on Jan. 27. Nwaba scored 13 points in the loss. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen Pepperdine Women's Basketball (5-9) fell to Gonzaga (16-4) with a score of 66-54. Though the game was close, the last time the Waves defeated the Bulldogs was in the 2016-2017 season. After defeating Loyola Marymount (7-11) on Jan. 25, the … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls Short to Gonzaga 66-54
Women’s Basketball Falls to UC Santa Barbara
Senior guard Cheyenne Givens dribbles off the screen set by redshirt junior forward Becky Obinma versus UC Santa Barbara. The Waves would finish 2-2 on the home stand. Photos by Brandon RubsamenPepperdine Women’s Basketball (3-5) lost to UC Santa Barbara (2-3) on Nov. 20, by a score of 74-63. Sophomore forward Jane Nwaba and senior guard Cheyenne Givens contributed with … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to UC Santa Barbara
Women’s Basketball Defeats CSU LA in Exhibition Game
Redshirt junior Jayla Ruffus-Milner attacks the basket during the game against CSU Los Angeles on Nov. 5. Ruffus-Milner finished the game with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Photos by Brandon RubsamenPepperdine Women’s Basketball defeated CSU Los Angeles on Nov. 5 by a final score of 66-41 in their lone exhibition game of the season. After a disappointing 2020-2021 season that … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Defeats CSU LA in Exhibition Game