LAS VEGAS — In an electrifying match on Saturday night, Stefan Todorovic delivered an impressive performance by scoring 34 points, propelling Pepperdine to a 77-73 victory over Oregon State in the third round of the West Coast Conference Tournament. The Waves, as the No. 7 seed, showcased their prowess against the fifth-seeded Beavers, setting the stage for a quarterfinal clash against No. 4 seed Santa Clara on Sunday.
Todorovic was in fine form, accurately shooting 10 of 18 from the field and demonstrating his three-point skills with a 5-for-9 effort. He was flawless from the free-throw line, going 9 for 9. His performance was complemented by Moe Odum, who contributed significantly with 17 points and an impressive 10 assists. Both players fueled Pepperdine’s successful offensive strategies, as the team collectively made 25 of their 50 shots, including 10 three-pointers, and efficiently converted 17 of their 23 free-throw attempts.
Despite the loss, Oregon State put up a strong fight, led by Damarco Minor, who scored 22 points and added eight rebounds and four assists to his stat line. Nate Kingz supported with 18 points and four assists, while Parsa Fallah chipped in 16 points. Nonetheless, the efforts of the Beavers fell just short, as the Waves’ resilience in the second half, driven by Todorovic’s 15 points, secured Pepperdine’s continued progression in the tournament.
