Saint Mary's Defeats Pepperdine 74-59 in WCC Semifinals

In the West Coast Conference Tournament, top-seeded Saint Mary's defeated ninth-seeded Pepperdine 74-59, securing a spot in the championship game for the fourth consecutive year. Saint Mary's player of the year Augustas Marciulionis led the team with 15 points, while Pepperdine's Moe Odum scored 18 points but was unable to overcome the Gaels' strong defense and rebounding. In another matchup, sixth-seeded Washington State triumphed over seventh-seeded Loyola Marymount 94-77, with Ethan Price and Nate Calmese each contributing 22 points. Washington State's victory allowed them to advance to face third-seeded San Francisco in the quarterfinals, where they expect a challenging game against a shorthanded opponent missing key players. Loyola Marymount had previously secured their spot by defeating San Diego 100-74, highlighted by Will Johnston's 27-point performance. The tournament continues to showcase competitive teams aiming for the championship title.