US EditionPepperdine beats Washington State 88-79
Pepperdine dominated inside with Stefan Cicic's 23 points and 10 rebounds while WSU struggled with 39% shooting and 17 offensive rebounds allowed, leading to a decisive 88-79 win.
- In Malibu, Pepperdine defeated Washington State 88-79 on Saturday, ending the Cougars' regular season.
- Led by Stefan Cicic, Pepperdine converted 17 offensive rebounds into 14 points, with Cicic scoring 23 and Aaron Clark adding 20 points and seven rebounds.
- WSU's offense struggled, shooting only 39% from the floor and connecting on just 10 of 33 from beyond the arc with several late wide-open misses, despite freshman guard Ace Glass's 22 points.
- WSU closed at 12-19, 7-11 and enter the WCC tournament with losses in six of their last seven games; they figure as a 7 or 8 seed and play Friday at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
- Following last season's surprise run, Pepperdine upset WSU, a 7.5-point favorite, with only eight wins, giving them tournament momentum.
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David Riley looking for answers as WSU ends regular season with 88-79 road loss to Pepperdine: 'I don't know what to say'
PULLMAN – Whenever this Washington State season comes to an end, when the players say their goodbyes and clean out their lockers and coaches start planning for the offseason, they might regret one theme above all.
Men's Basketball Defeats Washington State 88-79 on Senior Day
Pepperdine men's basketball achieved an 88-79 victory over Washington State on Senior Day, closing the regular season with a record of 9-22 (4-14 WCC). The Waves dominated the game, maintaining a 20-point lead in the second half. Key performances included Stefan Cicic scoring a career-high 23 points and 10 rebounds, while Aaron Clark and Styles Phipps contributed 20 and 16 points respectively. The game showcased the team's free throw efficiency,…
WSU Men Fall to Pepperdine, 88-79
MALIBU, Calif. – Washington State dropped an 88-79 decision to Pepperdine in the regular season finale at Firestone Fieldhouse, falling to 12-19 overall and 7-11 in the league. The Cougars scored 51 second-half points and Ace Glass led four double-digit Cougar scorers with a team-high 22 points.
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