Pepperdine Women's Basketball huddles after securing a win against Southern Utah in Firestone Fieldhouse for the second round of the WNIT on March 22. The Waves pulled off the victory in a tight 85-80 final score. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsBefore March 2026, postseason basketball had never been played in Firestone Fieldhouse. After a seven-year drought, Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Defeats Southern Utah, Advances to Super 16
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Women’s Basketball Stuns UC Davis with Buzzer-Beater in Postseason Thriller
Junior guard Taija Sta. Maria launches the winning three-pointer over the Aggies defender to lift Pepperdine over UC Davis at Firestone Fieldhouse on March 19. The basket was three of Sta. Maria's 11 points in the fourth quarter. Photo by Ava WaltonJunior guard Taija Sta. Maria hit the step-back three pointer as the clock expired to give Pepperdine Women's Basketball a 71-68 … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Stuns UC Davis with Buzzer-Beater in Postseason Thriller
Women’s Basketball Sweeps Santa Clara on Senior Night
The Waves celebrate their 17th win and final home game of the season Feb. 21 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Pepperdine beat Santa Clara in both matchups, sweeping the Broncos for the first time since the 2021-22 season, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photos by Amelie Sears Pepperdine Women’s Basketball defeated the Santa Clara University Broncos 80-63 Feb. 21 at Firestone … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Sweeps Santa Clara on Senior Night
Women’s Basketball Find Success in Historic Start
Junior forward Shorna Preston high-fives two teammates at Blue and Orange Madness in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 3. Preston has recorded six double-doubles on the season so far. Photos by Melissa HoustonHigh tides occur at the start of every day when the sun begins to rise, according to Surf Forecast. As the day starts, the ocean’s waves get stronger and reach further on … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Find Success in Historic Start
Women’s Basketball Pulls Off 74-72 Upset Win at Santa Clara
Graduate guard Bella Green goes up for the layup on Jan. 31 at the Leavey Center. Green finished with two points and five rebounds in 12 minutes off the bench. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics. Pepperdine Women’s Basketball pulled off the upset 74-72 win on the road against the Santa Clara University Broncos on Jan. 31 at the Leavey Center in Santa Clara, Calif. Both … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Pulls Off 74-72 Upset Win at Santa Clara