PEPPERDINE WAVES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Pepperdine's women's basketball program operates from Malibu, California, where the university's 10,030-student population provides a tight-knit athletic community competing in the West Coast Conference. Coach Katie Faulkner directs a 12-player roster operating from Firestone Fieldhouse, where the Waves have built a notable home-court advantage with an 11-3 record at their facility. The program averages 69.7 points per game on offense while holding opponents to 66.2 points, demonstrating competitive parity in a conference that emphasizes defensive execution.

After establishing themselves as a 15-11 overall squad this season, the Waves have shown stark home-away discrepancies with their dominant 11-3 mark at Firestone contrasting sharply against a 4-8 road record, indicating an adjustment challenge in unfamiliar environments. Pepperdine's 3-5 conference standing reflects the competitive depth of the West Coast Conference, where consistent road performance has proven essential for tournament positioning. Founded in 1937, the university's commitment to women's athletics remains embedded in its Division I framework, where Faulkner's roster construction prioritizes depth and defensive discipline to compete within one of the nation's stronger mid-major conferences.

KEY FACTS

SchoolPepperdine University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceWest Coast Conference
DivisionD1
LocationMalibu, California
VenueFirestone Fieldhouse
Head CoachKatie Faulkner

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
10Ilinca BeleganteG
22Lina FalkG
0Ivory FinleyG
13Meghan FisoG
3Bella GreenG
2Elli GuineyG
30Seleh HarmonG
31Irune OrioF
12Shorna PrestonF
44Zoe ShanahanF
1Taija Sta. MariaG
11Quinn VanSickleG

SEASON RECORD

21-13

Overall

15-4

Home

6-9

Away

6-6

Conference

70.6 PPG / 67.0 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 5Cal State Fullerton TitansW 84-70
Nov 8Westmont WarriorsW 74-51
Nov 15Utah Valley WolverinesL 56-85
Nov 20Northern Arizona LumberjacksW 80-74
Nov 23San José State SpartansW 76-52
Nov 28USC TrojansL 52-82
Dec 4California Baptist LancersW 69-58
Dec 7Fresno State BulldogsW 65-45
Dec 13Cal State Los Angeles Golden EaglesW 80-72
Dec 16North Dakota State BisonL 80-82
Dec 18South Dakota CoyotesW 73-65
Dec 20Cal State Northridge MatadorsW 69-63
Dec 28Washington State CougarsL 63-66
Dec 31Gonzaga BulldogsL 52-75
Jan 3Saint Mary's GaelsW 60-52
Jan 9Loyola Marymount LionsL 78-83
Jan 10San Diego TorerosL 51-54
Jan 16Pacific TigersW 71-53
Jan 17Oregon State BeaversL 68-69
Jan 23Saint Mary's GaelsL 51-53
Jan 25Portland PilotsW 86-68
Jan 30Seattle U RedhawksW 90-63
Jan 31Santa Clara BroncosW 74-72
Feb 7Washington State CougarsW 78-62
Feb 13Loyola Marymount LionsL 62-72
Feb 15San Francisco DonsL 70-81
Feb 20San Diego TorerosW 76-55
Feb 21Santa Clara BroncosW 80-63
Feb 27Portland PilotsW 70-63
Feb 28Seattle U RedhawksW 81-67
Mar 7San Francisco DonsL 69-86
Mar 20UC Davis AggiesW 71-68
Mar 22Southern Utah ThunderbirdsW 85-80
Mar 27South Dakota CoyotesL 57-73

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Pepperdine Women's Basketball compete in?
Pepperdine Waves Women's Basketball competes in the West Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Pepperdine play women's basketball home games?
Pepperdine Women's Basketball plays home games at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, CA.
Who is the head coach of Pepperdine Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Pepperdine Waves Women's Basketball is Katie Faulkner.
When was Pepperdine Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Pepperdine Women's Basketball is not currently available.