PORTLAND, Ore. 6 Pepperdine University women’s volleyball team defeated the Portland Pilots 3-1 on October 31, 2026, in a West Coast Conference match, improving to 18-4 overall and 10-1 in league play. The Waves matched their season-high seven-match winning streak with set scores of 25-23, 17-25, 25-23, and 25-17.
Under the leadership of head coach Scott Wong, who reached 100 games over .500 in his career with a record of 219-119 (.650 winning percentage), Pepperdine has won 14 of its last 15 matches. Wong commended his team’s resilience against a tough Portland defense: “Portland came out playing some pretty good defense, but I loved our response. We stepped up to the challenge and played some pretty tough volleyball down the stretch.”
Outside hitters Chloe Pravednikov and Mariia Nikol Dvornikova each contributed 16 kills, with Dvornikova achieving a season-high and hitting .308 in the match. Maggie Beauer added 10 kills as part of the balanced offensive attack. Defensively, Laine Briggs led all players with 13 digs and added four service aces. Charis Kai had 11 digs, and setter Tristen Raymond recorded 11 digs along with 40 assists.
Though Portland led the match in blocks (14 to Pepperdine’s 6) and digs (63 to 53), Pepperdine’s efficient offense and key plays in critical moments secured the victory. The Waves will conclude their regular season road schedule with upcoming matches against Saint Mary’s on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Pacific on Saturday at noon.
CSB Take
Pepperdine women’s volleyball’s victory at Portland highlights the team’s sustained excellence and depth during the 2026 season. Coach Scott Wong’s milestone and the balanced offensive production emphasize the program’s strong foundation. As the Waves approach the conclusion of their regular season, maintaining this momentum and resilience will be vital in their pursuit of conference dominance and success in postseason play.
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