MALIBU, Calif. (Interstat) — Pepperdine defeated Saint Mary’s 60-52 in a women’s basketball game Friday night at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves used a strong third quarter to create separation and held off a late push from the Gaels.

Meghan Fiso led Pepperdine with 14 points. Elli Guiney added 12 points and five assists, and Shorna Preston contributed 14 points and three blocks. Edie Clarke scored 10 points for Saint Mary’s.

Pepperdine improved to 10-5 overall. Saint Mary’s fell to 9-7. The teams will meet again in Moraga on Jan. 22.