Saint Mary's Dominates Pepperdine in Convincing Win
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · University Credit Union Pavilion
Saint Mary's Gaels 88, Pepperdine Waves 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Pepperdine Waves vs Saint Mary's Gaels?
Saint Mary's Gaels beat Pepperdine Waves 88-60 at University Credit Union Pavilion on February 11, 2026.
Who was favored in Pepperdine Waves vs Saint Mary's Gaels?
Saint Mary's Gaels were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -6500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
The Saint Mary's Gaels showcased their dominance against the Pepperdine Waves, securing an 88-60 victory at the University Credit Union Pavilion. This matchup highlighted the stark contrast between the two teams' seasons, with Saint Mary's boasting a record of 22-4, while Pepperdine struggled at 6-20. The Gaels have been particularly strong at home, maintaining an undefeated record of 6-0 in their last ten games, and they have now won their last two outings.
Saint Mary's has been in impressive form, averaging 78.2 points per game over their last ten games while allowing just 65.2 points. Their recent victories include a 79-54 win against the San Francisco Dons and an 87-60 triumph over the San Diego Toreros. The Gaels' scoring prowess has been complemented by a solid defense, contributing to their success in the West Coast Conference.
In contrast, the Waves have faced significant challenges, managing only one win in their last ten games, with a record of 1-9 and a losing streak that has now reached five games. They have averaged 68.9 points while allowing a staggering 82.8 points per game during this stretch. Their most recent game ended in a 92-59 loss to the Pacific Tigers, further highlighting their struggles this season.
Historically, Saint Mary's has dominated this matchup, winning all four previous meetings against Pepperdine in the current and last season. The most recent encounter on December 31, 2025, saw the Gaels triumph decisively with a score of 72-45. This trend of dominance continued in the latest game, where Saint Mary's once again proved too strong for the Waves.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the disparity in team performance suggests that Saint Mary's has been able to field a more consistent lineup compared to Pepperdine, who has faced difficulties throughout the season.
The betting market reflected the expected outcome, with DraftKings listing the Gaels as heavy favorites, providing a spread of -24.5 and a moneyline of -6500. In contrast, the Waves were given a moneyline of +2000, indicating the significant gap in perceived team strength.
The game conditions appeared favorable for both teams, with no adverse weather or venue issues reported. Fans watching the game were treated to a display of offensive skill from the Gaels, particularly in the second half, where they pulled away decisively. Key scoring plays included a driving layup by David Mager and a highlight-reel alley-oop dunk by Tony Duckett, showcasing the Gaels' ability to finish strong.
Overall, the match served as a clear indicator of the current state of both programs, with Saint Mary's continuing to assert their place as a formidable contender in the conference, while Pepperdine looks to regroup and find a way to turn their season around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SMC -24.5 | 144.5 o -105 / u -115 | Pepperdine Waves +2000 · Saint Mary's Gaels -6500 |
Leaders
- PointsPaulius Murauskas18Saint Mary's Gaels
- AssistsJoshua Dent11Saint Mary's Gaels
- ReboundsHarry Wessels11Saint Mary's Gaels
- PointsAaron Clark18Pepperdine Waves
- AssistsStyles Phipps5Pepperdine Waves
- ReboundsStyles Phipps6Pepperdine Waves
Recent form
Saint Mary's Gaels
Last 10: 8-2Streak W278.2 scored · 65.2 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W79-54vs San Francisco DonsFeb 8
- W87-60vs San Diego TorerosFeb 5
- L65-73at Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 1
- W75-69at Portland PilotsJan 25
- W81-51vs Oregon State BeaversJan 22
- L54-62at Santa Clara BroncosJan 18
- W82-68at San Francisco DonsJan 14
- W88-82vs Washington State CougarsJan 10
- W93-76vs Seattle U RedhawksJan 5
- W78-57vs Portland PilotsJan 3
Pepperdine Waves
Last 10: 1-9Streak L568.9 scored · 82.8 allowed per game0-6 away
- L59-92vs Pacific TigersFeb 8
- L81-83at Seattle U RedhawksFeb 5
- L88-92vs San Diego TorerosJan 29
- L79-95at Washington State CougarsJan 24
- L60-84at Gonzaga BulldogsJan 22
- W67-63vs Portland PilotsJan 15
- L60-80vs San Francisco DonsJan 11
- L63-83at San Diego TorerosJan 9
- L69-74at Pacific TigersJan 5
- L63-82at Santa Clara BroncosJan 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Pepperdine Waves | Saint Mary's Gaels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-67 | 31-62 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 7-26 | 13-25 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 52 |
| Free throws | 7-12 | 13-22 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 59 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 51 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 17 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 34 |
| Assists | 13 | 24 |
| Steals | 9 | 7 |
| Blocks | 7 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 34 |
| Fouls | 18 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 31 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 94 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half29-42Styles Phipps makes free throw 2 of 2
- 1st Half29-45Dillan Shaw makes 23-foot three point jumper (Joshua Dent assists)
- 1st Half29-48Liam Campbell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dillan Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half29-49Harry Wessels makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half29-50Harry Wessels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half30-50Aaron Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-50Aaron Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-53Paulius Murauskas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joshua Dent assists)
- 2nd Half34-53Aaron Clark makes 27-foot three point jumper (Danilo Dožic assists)
- 2nd Half36-53Danilo Dožic makes layup (Styles Phipps assists)
- 2nd Half36-56Paulius Murauskas makes 24-foot three point jumper (Joshua Dent assists)
- 2nd Half38-56Aaron Clark makes layup (Yonatan Levy assists)
- 2nd Half40-56Yonatan Levy makes layup (Aaron Clark assists)
- 2nd Half40-57Harry Wessels makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-59Rory Hawke makes 3-foot floating jump shot (Joshua Dent assists)
- 2nd Half40-61Rory Hawke makes layup (Joshua Dent assists)
- 2nd Half40-64Joshua Dent makes 24-foot three point jumper (Rory Hawke assists)
- 2nd Half43-64Aaron Clark makes 27-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half43-66Paulius Murauskas makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half43-68Paulius Murauskas makes 1-foot dunk (Joshua Dent assists)
- 2nd Half43-70Andrew McKeever makes layup (Liam Campbell assists)
- 2nd Half43-72Andrew McKeever makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half43-74Andrew McKeever makes layup
- 2nd Half45-74Pavle Stošic makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half45-76Mikey Lewis makes layup (Harry Wessels assists)
- 2nd Half47-76Danilo Dožic makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half49-76Javon Cooley makes 2-foot dunk
- 2nd Half51-76Javon Cooley makes layup (Styles Phipps assists)
- 2nd Half51-78Tony Duckett makes 13-foot floating jump shot (Andrew McKeever assists)
- 2nd Half54-78David Mager makes 24-foot three point jumper (Vladimir Sudar assists)
- 2nd Half54-79Tony Duckett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half54-80Tony Duckett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-80David Mager makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-82Tony Duckett makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Andrew McKeever assists)
- 2nd Half56-84Mantas Juzenas makes driving layup (Mikey Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half59-84Pasha Shemirani makes 26-foot three point jumper (Vladimir Sudar assists)
- 2nd Half59-86Mikey Lewis makes 9-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half60-86David Mager makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-87Mikey Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-88Mikey Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Saint Mary's Gaels, below favours Pepperdine Waves.
Venue
- University Credit Union PavilionMoraga, CA
- Attendance3405
- OfficialsDeron White, Doug Sturdivan, Brooks Wells
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