The Waves and Gaels tip off Jan. 19, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Saint Mary’s Head Coach Randy Bennett was a staff member of Pepperdine Head Coach Lorenzo Romar’s team back in Romar’s first stint, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photo by Sammie Wuensche
Pepperdine Men’s Basketball (7-16) lost their sixth straight WCC conference game to No. 24 Saint Mary’s (16-4) 73-44 on Jan. 19, at Firestone Fieldhouse.
The game started off with a deadlock — as both teams went tooth and nail on defense. The Gaels were able to separate from the Waves with an early 15-8 lead in the first half.