Saint Mary's Women's Basketball secured a 69-48 victory over Pepperdine, earning the sixth seed in the upcoming WCC Tournament by staging a remarkable comeback in the second half after trailing at halftime. The Gaels outscored Pepperdine 44-19 in the second half, shooting 55.6% compared to the Wave's 24% and forcing 10 more turnovers. Led by strong performances from Dalton, Aokuso, Vlahov, and Bamberger, Saint Mary's dominated the game and showcased their prowess.

By the Numbers
  • Four Gaels scored in double figures: Dalton and Aokuso with 15 points each, Vlahov with 13, and Bamberger with 11.
  • Rapp led in rebounds with six, while Dalton, Aokuso, and Bamberger each contributed four assists.
  • SMC forced 22 turnovers and committed only 10.
State of Play
  • Saint Mary's secured the sixth seed in the WCC Tournament.
  • The team showcased a strong performance with a comeback victory over Pepperdine.
  • Upcoming game against LMU scheduled for Friday, March 8 at 2:30 p.m. in Las Vegas.
Bottom Line

Saint Mary's Women's Basketball's powerful second-half performance led to a significant win over Pepperdine, securing a favorable seed in the WCC Tournament and setting the stage for continued success in upcoming games.