San Diego Edges Pepperdine in Defensive Struggle

SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — The San Diego women’s basketball team rallied from a slow start to edge Pepperdine 54-51 in a West Coast Conference game Saturday at Jenny Craig Pavilion.

The Waves led 27-23 at halftime, but the Toreros used an 18-point fourth quarter to secure the victory. Both teams struggled offensively, combining to shoot just 4 for 27 from three-point range.

Hallie Rhodes led San Diego with 16 points. Meghan Fiso scored 16 for Pepperdine. San Diego improved to 7-12 overall, while Pepperdine fell to 10-7.