10-16, 3-8 Conference
72
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEPP | 30 | 42 | 72 |
| LMU | 29 | 34 | 63 |
10-14, 3-7 Conference
63
Ajayi's double-double sparks Pepperdine past Loyola Marymount 72-63
LOS ANGELES -- — Michael Ajayi scored 17 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Pepperdine beat Loyola Marymount 72-63 on Saturday night.
Houston Mallette scored 13 points for the Waves (10-16, 3-8 West Coast Conference), who put an end to a six-game losing streak. Jevon Porter pitched in with 11 points and six rebounds.
The Lions (10-14, 3-7) were led by Alex Merkviladze with 17 points and nine rebounds. Justice Hill added 13 points and five assists. Will Johnston scored 12.
Pepperdine took the lead with 1:03 left before intermission and led the whole second half.
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Game Information
Gersten Pavilion
2:00 AM, 11 February 2024
Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: 1,607
- Referees:
- Rick Batsell
- James Ford
- Kristyne Esparza
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 9-2 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 10-3 |
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 6-7 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 5-9 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 3-9 |
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