Junior guard Taija Sta. Maria shoots the game-winning 3-pointer against UC Davis at Firestone Fieldhouse on March 19. The basket led them to advance to the second round of the WNIT, where they would defeat Southern Utah. Photo by Ava WaltonPepperdine Women’s Basketball faced the University of South Dakota Coyotes on March 26 at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Abbott … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Basketball falls 73-57 in WNIT Super 16
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Women’s Basketball Defeats Southern Utah, Advances to Super 16
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
Men’s Basketball Shocks with Cinderella Run At WCC Championships
Pepperdine Men’s Basketball's season ended on a high note during their underdog run in the WCC Basketball Championship. The Waves made it as far as the semifinal, their first time back in the semifinal since 2021.The Waves' regular season ended March 1, with a loss to Washington State University, 90-83. The team lost their final five games of the season and won just two … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Shocks with Cinderella Run At WCC Championships
Episode 8: March Madness
Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify SportsWaves is back to break down the college basketball postseason. Hosts Paxton Ritchey and Karl Winter fill out a complete March Madness bracket and also touch on Pepperdine making the College Basketball Invitational. __________________________________________________ Follow SportsWaves on Twitter: … [Read more...] about Episode 8: March Madness
Women’s Basketball Still Dancing
Photo courtesy of Morgan DavenportPepperdine Women’s Basketball made program history by winning its first and second postseason games ever Wednesday, March 20 and Sunday, March 24.The Waves defeated California Baptist 91-79 in the first round and Saint Mary's 65-61 in the second round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), both on the road. The WNIT … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Still Dancing





