The Pepperdine women's basketball team is set to host #16 Gonzaga in Malibu on Saturday for the annual Play4Kay game, aiming to raise awareness for breast cancer. Gonzaga leads the all-time series 30-49 and has won the last 13 matchups. Pepperdine, 4-28 against AP Top 25 opponents, last defeated a ranked team at home in 2019. The Waves will face Gonzaga on ESPN+ at 2 p.m. PT in Firestone Fieldhouse.

By the Numbers
  • Gonzaga leads the series against Pepperdine 30-49.
  • Pepperdine is 4-28 all-time against AP Top 25 opponents.
State of Play
  • Pepperdine looks to bounce back from a 70-54 loss to Pacific as they face the dominant Gonzaga team.
  • Gonzaga, on a 21-game winning streak, boasts a potent offense averaging 82.0 points per game and solid defense allowing 61.1 points per game.
What's Next

After the game against Gonzaga, Pepperdine will have a week off before their Senior Day matchup against Saint Mary's on March 2, which will also include a Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Bottom Line

Pepperdine faces a tough challenge against Gonzaga as they aim to break their losing streak and make a statement in the WCC.