| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEPP | 35 | 44 | 79 |
| LMU | 43 | 42 | 85 |
Loyola Marymount holds on for 85-79 win over Pepperdine
LOS ANGELES -- Steven Haney scored a career-best 31 points and Loyola Marymount held on for an 85-79 win over Pepperdine on Saturday afternoon, snapping a three-game skid.
Haney was 8 of 15 from the field, including six 3-pointers, and made all nine of his free throws for the Lions (8-17, 3-11 West Coast Conference). Mattias Markusson added 16 points with 10 rebounds. James Batemon and Cameron Allen scored 13 points each. Batemon dished 10 assists.
The Lions led 43-35 at the break but Pepperdine started the second half on a 15-7 run capped by a Colbey Ross 3-pointer to close to 51-50 with 15:16 to play. Haney replied with a pair of 3-pointers and Zafir Williams added a third to help stretch the lead to 64-55 with 10:25 left and the Lions held on for the win.
Matthew Atewe scored 18 points and led five players in double figure scoring for the Waves (4-22, 1-13), who have lost five straight.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Jeff Ketchu
- D.G. Nelson
- Justin Shamion
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 10-0 | - | 20-3 |
| San Francisco | 8-3 | 2.5 | 18-6 |
| Gonzaga | 7-3 | 3 | 16-7 |
| Santa Clara | 7-4 | 3.5 | 15-9 |
| Oregon State | 6-4 | 4 | 16-7 |
| Loyola Marymount | 6-4 | 4 | 14-8 |
| Washington State | 5-6 | 5.5 | 15-9 |
| Pepperdine | 3-7 | 7 | 9-14 |
| Portland | 3-8 | 7.5 | 8-16 |
| Pacific | 2-9 | 8.5 | 7-18 |
| San Diego | 1-10 | 9.5 | 4-20 |
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