Lafayette Leopards @ Pepperdine Waves
Ajayi scores 27 and grabs 11 rebounds, Pepperdine downs Lafayette 76-53
MALIBU, Calif. -- — Michael Ajayi scored 27 points and 11 rebounds and Pepperdine beat Lafayette 76-53 on Sunday night.
Malik Moore was 4 of 6 shooting and 6 of 6 from the free throw line to add 15 points for the Waves (2-1). Houston Mallette had 10 points and was 4 of 12 shooting.
The Leopards (0-3) were led by Justin Vander Baan, who recorded 14 points. Kyle Jenkins added eight points, two steals and two blocks for Lafayette.
Pepperdine's next game is Monday against LIU at home, and Lafayette hosts Wilkes on Sunday.
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Game Information
Malibu, CA
Referee:Deron White
Referee:Eric Curry
Referee:Eric Boyce
2025-26 Standings
| Patriot LeaguePatriot League | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 8-1 | - | 16-6 |
| Colgate | 7-2 | 1 | 13-9 |
| American University | 6-3 | 2 | 13-9 |
| Lehigh | 5-4 | 3 | 9-13 |
| Loyola Maryland | 4-5 | 4 | 8-14 |
| Army | 3-6 | 5 | 9-13 |
| Boston University | 3-6 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Holy Cross | 3-6 | 5 | 8-14 |
| Lafayette | 3-6 | 5 | 6-16 |
| Bucknell | 3-6 | 5 | 6-16 |
| West Coast ConferenceWest Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 9-0 | - | 21-1 |
| Santa Clara | 9-1 | 0.5 | 18-5 |
| Saint Mary's | 8-1 | 1 | 19-3 |
| Pacific | 6-4 | 3.5 | 15-8 |
| San Francisco | 5-5 | 4.5 | 13-10 |
| Washington State | 5-5 | 4.5 | 10-13 |
| Oregon State | 4-6 | 5.5 | 11-12 |
| San Diego | 4-6 | 5.5 | 10-13 |
| Seattle U | 3-7 | 6.5 | 14-9 |
| Portland | 3-7 | 6.5 | 10-13 |
| Loyola Marymount | 2-8 | 7.5 | 11-12 |
| Pepperdine | 1-9 | 8.5 | 6-17 |
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