Pepperdine Men’s Basketball team huddles in a timeout versus Rice University on Nov. 7 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The team scored the most points recorded in a season opener in 40 years, with 39 points, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photos by Colton Rubsamen
Rice University junior guard Jake Lieppert scored a 3-pointer to put the Owls up by five with the score at 22-17.
Two possessions later, the game was quickly tied up at 22 per team thanks to a layup from first-year forward Jevon Porter.
The Waves would go on to break the century mark for the first time since the 2018-19 season with a 106-67 victory over Rice in their season opener Nov.