| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEPP | 20 | 45 | 65 |
| SMC | 33 | 39 | 72 |
Fitts leads Saint Mary's (Cal) past Pepperdine 72-65
MORAGA, Calif. -- Malik Fitts had 25 points as Saint Mary's won its eighth consecutive home game, topping Pepperdine 72-65 on Saturday night. Jordan Ford added 20 points for the Gaels.
Fitts shot 5 for 7 from deep. He added seven rebounds. Ford also had six rebounds for the Gaels.
Tommy Kuhse had 12 points for Saint Mary's (17-10, 8-4 West Coast Conference). Tanner Krebs added 10 points.
Pepperdine totaled 20 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Colbey Ross had 22 points for the Waves (12-15, 5-8). Jade' Smith added 13 points. Kessler Edwards had 12 points and nine rebounds.
The Gaels leveled the season series against the Waves with the win. Pepperdine defeated Saint Mary's 84-77 on Jan. 26. Saint Mary's takes on Pacific on the road on Thursday. Pepperdine matches up against Gonzaga on the road on Thursday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Michael Greenstein
- Mark Cook
- Toby Doolittle
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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