Pepperdine Waves at Loyola Marymount Lions
· NCAA Men's BasketballAjayi's double-double sparks Pepperdine past Loyola Marymount 72-63
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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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 72 - 63 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 72 - 63 |
| 2nd 0:23 | Alex Merkviladze made Layup. | 72 - 63 |
| 2nd 0:30 | Alex Merkviladze Defensive Rebound. | 72 - 61 |
| 2nd 0:31 | Michael Ajayi missed Layup. | 72 - 61 |
Statistics
PEPP |
LMU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 28-63 | FG | 24-58 |
| 44 | Field Goal % | 41 |
| 5-18 | 3PT | 4-14 |
| 28 | Three Point % | 29 |
| 11-14 | FT | 11-15 |
| 79 | Free Throw % | 73 |
| 38 | Rebounds | 32 |
| 12 | Offensive Rebounds | 7 |
| 26 | Defensive Rebounds | 25 |
| 9 | Assists | 8 |
| 2 | Steals | 3 |
| 4 | Blocks | 4 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 8 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 11 | Points Off Turnovers | 3 |
| 4 | Fast Break Points | 7 |
| 30 | Points in Paint | 32 |
| 15 | Fouls | 15 |
| 14 | Largest Lead | 5 |
Game Information
Venue: Gersten Pavilion
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: 1,607 | Capacity:
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Attendance: 1,607 | Capacity:
2025-26 West Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 12-1 |
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 11-2 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 9-4 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 7-6 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 5-8 |


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