Saint Mary’s Women’s Basketball Secures Blowout Victory Against Pepperdine in WCC Tournament
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.
- 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.
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.
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