Zion Bethea had an outstanding performance, contributing 26 points off the bench, which propelled Pepperdine to a thrilling 98-90 victory over San Diego on Thursday night. This win marked the Toreros’ ninth consecutive loss, further deepening their struggles this season.

In addition to Bethea’s impressive scoring, he also collected seven rebounds for the Waves, who now hold a record of 9-13 overall and 3-6 in the West Coast Conference. Stefan Todorovic was another key player for Pepperdine, netting 25 points and securing eight rebounds while demonstrating exceptional accuracy at the free-throw line, hitting 14 out of 15 attempts. Moe Odum played a pivotal role as well, finishing the game with 18 points and dishing out nine assists.

For San Diego, Joey Chammaa emerged as the standout player, leading the team with 24 points and nine assists. Kean Webb supported with 16 points along with seven rebounds, while Tony Duckett added another 14 points to the score.

The Waves seized control of the game early, taking the lead with 15:43 left in the first half and maintaining it throughout. By halftime, Pepperdine had established a solid 55-40 advantage, thanks in large part to Bethea’s 20-point effort in the first half.