In a matchup in Stockton, California, Pepperdine emerged victorious over Pacific with a score of 87-70 on Saturday night, dealing the Tigers their ninth consecutive loss.

Stefan Todorovic was the standout player for Pepperdine, contributing significantly to the win with 29 points and six rebounds. The Waves, improving their record to 7-10 overall and 1-3 in the West Coast Conference, also saw Jaxon Olvera having a strong performance, scoring 19 points and making 8 of 13 shots, including two three-pointers. Additionally, Moe Odum played a crucial role by adding 15 points along with 11 assists and six rebounds.

For the Tigers, Elijah Fisher was the top scorer with 18 points, while Elias Ralph supported with 16 points and six rebounds. Another notable contribution came from Petar Krivokapic, who added 14 points to the team’s total. Despite their efforts, Pacific fell to a record of 5-13 and 0-4 in conference play.

The Waves took control of the game towards the end of the first half, seizing the lead with 9:58 remaining before the break and never looking back. Todorovic shone brightly in the first half, scoring 20 points and helping to establish a significant 40-28 lead at halftime. Olvera continued to impact the game by scoring 15 points during the second half, solidifying their advantage and leading to a comfortable win.