The Pepperdine women's basketball team fought hard against the Saint Mary's Gaels but ultimately fell short in a 69-48 loss during the West Coast Conference regular-season finale. The Waves led for a significant portion of the game but turnovers in the second half allowed the Gaels to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Pepperdine out-rebounded Saint Mary's 33-26.
  • Saint Mary's shot 51% from the field compared to Pepperdine's 36%.
State of Play
  • Pepperdine (5-24, 1-15 WCC) put up a strong fight, with senior Jane Nwaba leading with 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists.
  • Pepperdine will be the 9-seed in the 2024 Credit Union 1 WCC Championship and will face 8-seed San Diego next.
What's Next

The Waves will continue their season as the 9-seed in the upcoming 2024 Credit Union 1 WCC Championship, facing 8-seed San Diego next in the tournament.

Bottom Line

The Pepperdine women's basketball team put up a valiant effort but couldn't secure a win against the Saint Mary's Gaels. Despite the loss, they look ahead to the 2024 Credit Union 1 WCC Championship to continue their season.