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Men’s Basketball Secures First Conference Win against Portland with a Miracle at the Buzzer

Pepperdine Men’s Basketball unites before their WCC conference game against Portland on Feb. 4, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The team wore practice shirts with Celtics legend Bill Russell’s jersey number, in memory of his passing. Photos by Colton Rubsamen

Pepperdine Men’s Basketball won their first WCC conference game against University of Portland, ending their seven-game losing streak on home turf at Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 4.

The Waves came out of the gates in a haze, allowing a 9-0 run by Portland.