
Pepperdine Waves Gear Up for WCC Tournament Opener Against Saint Mary’s
The fourth‑seeded Pepperdine Waves will open the West Coast Conference Tournament against fifth‑seeded Saint Mary's, featuring key players and a rich baseball tradition.
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The fourth‑seeded Pepperdine Waves will open the West Coast Conference Tournament against fifth‑seeded Saint Mary's, featuring key players and a rich baseball tradition.

Pepperdine’s baseball program earned seven West Coast Conference awards, with standout performances from Scavone, Euper, Laxa, Patterson, Wechsberg, Woodworth and Dell'Amico, setting the stage for a promising tournament run.

Gonzaga claimed four of five major individual awards and placed five players on the all-conference first team, highlighted by Mikey Bell’s second straight Player of the Year honor.

Santa Clara University’s baseball team clinched a tournament berth by sweeping Pepperdine, extending its winning streak to eight games and setting up a much‑anticipated clash with San Francisco.

Santa Clara University’s baseball team rolled past Pepperdine 9‑2, delivering 13 hits and a quality start from Jace Gillmore. The victory marks the program’s longest winning streak since 2023 and puts the Broncos on the cusp of a tournament berth.

The Pepperdine Waves are poised to secure a first‑round bye in the West Coast Conference tournament as they face the Santa Clara Broncos in a pivotal series. With standout performances from pitchers Casey Euper and Max Bayles, and a hot lineup led by Joshua Woodworth and Kai Laxa, the outcome could reshape both teams' postseason hopes.