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 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
Wyoming ends Women’s Basketball’s historic run
Photos Courtesy of Morgan Davenport Women’s basketball lost to the University of Wyoming in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) Sweet 16 Thursday, bringing their season to an end. The 2018-2019 campaign was the Waves’ most successful season in recent history. Their third place finish in the West Coast Conference was their highest since 2010-2011, and their … [Read more...] about Wyoming ends Women’s Basketball’s historic run
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
Both Basketball Teams Reach WCC Semifinals for First Time Since 2004
Photos Courtesy of Roger Horne With talented young rosters, big-name head coaches and now notable runs in the conference tournament, both Pepperdine Basketball programs have newfound optimism after struggling for the better part of this decade. Both programs reached the semifinals of the West Coast Conference (WCC) Championships tournament March 7-11 for the first time in … [Read more...] about Both Basketball Teams Reach WCC Semifinals for First Time Since 2004