The Pepperdine Waves women’s volleyball team secured a 3-1 road victory against the Saint Mary’s Gaels in a West Coast Conference match held on November 5, 2026, in Moraga, California. With the win, Pepperdine improved to 19-4 overall and 11-1 in conference play; Saint Mary’s fell to 14-10 overall and 9-3 in the WCC.
Five Pepperdine players recorded nine or more kills in the match. Middle blocker Ella Piskorz led the team with 11 kills, complemented by three solo blocks and three digs. Outside hitters Chloe Pravednikov and Mariia Nikol Dvornikova each tallied 10 kills, while middle blocker Irelynd Lorenzen and outside hitter/opposite Maggie Beauer contributed nine kills apiece. Defensively, Laine Briggs led the Waves with 21 digs, and setter Tristen Raymond added 13 digs along with a late service ace and a kill.
The Waves won the first set 25-22 but dropped the second 26-28 after a closely contested battle. Pepperdine reclaimed momentum with a narrow 27-25 victory in the third set and closed out the match with a 25-18 fourth set. Pepperdine limited Saint Mary’s to a .115 hitting percentage overall and forced multiple attack errors during the critical moments of the match.
After the game, Coach Wong praised the resilience of his team, saying, “Wow, what a match! Our team started with a fight and kept on getting after it throughout the entire match. Proud of the team that we are becoming as there has been so much growth, and we’re not done yet.”
Pepperdine will next compete against the Pacific Tigers on November 7 in Stockton, California, with the match commencing at noon and coverage available on ESPN+.
CSB Take
Pepperdine Waves women’s volleyball showcased a balanced offensive effort and stout defense in a signature road win against Saint Mary’s in West Coast Conference play. The team’s ability to respond quickly after losing the second set underlines their composure and championship aspirations. Maintaining this level of play in upcoming matches will be crucial as Pepperdine looks to solidify postseason positioning in a competitive WCC race.
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