Waves Men’s and Women’s Basketball Celebrate Home Opener with Doubleheader Games

Pepperdine Waves men’s and women’s basketball teams played their home openers Thursday, November 5, in lively back-to-back games at Firestone Fieldhouse. A statement win by the men’s team now sparks timely momentum as Waves basketball prepares to move into the brand-new Waves Arena at the Mountain at Mullin Park beginning December 5, 2026.

Jahari Williamson on the court

The men's team secured a decisive 106-66 victory over La Sierra University, while demonstrating a strong offense including 13 three-pointers. Stand-out junior Petar Majstorovic led the team with 21 points, meanwhile senior Anthony Robinson reached a career-high of 16 points and seven rebounds. 

“I’m very pleased with our approach this evening and a great way to compete in the home opener,” said Waves men’s basketball head coach Griff Aldrich following the game. “The guys sought to remain focused on executing our principles throughout the game, and I was very proud of their effort to do so. It was a good step forward.”

For women’s basketball, stellar performances kept the game competitive, such as junior Elli Guiney pacing Pepperdine with 19 points, despite a loss against UC Santa Barbara. Within a final three-minute crunch of gameplay, the Waves also pulled with two points, making for an action-packed finish to the game. 

Fans will get their first chance to experience the 3,600-seat Waves Arena, the future home of Pepperdine men’s and women’s basketball and indoor volleyball, and the energy of game-day beginning December 5, with the men’s basketball team taking the court at 5 PM against Florida Gulf Coast University. The celebration will continue Sunday, December 6, when the women’s basketball team makes its Waves Arena debut against Boise State at 2 PM. 

Women's basketball this November 5

Tickets for the general public are available for the December 5 men’s basketball game and the December 6 women’s basketball game at Waves Arena. Pepperdine students, faculty and staff may access tickets through designated University channels.

 Read more about Pepperdine’s men’s and women’s basketball.