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Women’s Basketball Junior Guard Turns Transfer into Triumph in First Season

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Junior guard Taija Sta. Maria shoots last second to hit the game-winning 3-pointer against UC Davis at Firestone Fieldhouse on March 19. The buzzer-beater advanced the team to the second round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament, where they would defeat Southern Utah but fall in the Super 16 against South Dakota. Photo by Ava Walton Since entering the transfer portal … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Junior Guard Turns Transfer into Triumph in First Season

Women’s Basketball Defeats Southern Utah, Advances to Super 16

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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

Women’s Basketball Stuns UC Davis with Buzzer-Beater in Postseason Thriller

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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

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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 Gets Revenge Against the Cougars

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Junior guard Lina Falk goes for the reverse layup against the Washington State Cougars on Feb. 7 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Falk scored 19 in the game, leading the Waves. Photos by Amelie SearsPepperdine Women’s Basketball battled the Washington State University Cougars on Feb. 7 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves won 78-62, getting their revenge after a 66-63 loss earlier … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Gets Revenge Against the Cougars