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Men’s Basketball Outlast Portland 67–63 for First WCC Win

Redshirt sophomore Pavle Stosic goes up to contest a shot from the Portland center Jan. 14 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Pepperdine’s improved interior defense was key in pulling away late in the game. Photos by Oliver Evans

Pepperdine Men’s Basketball earned its first West Coast Conference win of the season with a 67–63 victory over the University of Portland on Jan. 14 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves overcame a slow start and held strong in the final minutes to snap a six-game losing streak and move to 1–6 in conference play.