"Pepperdine picked up an 86-68 victory versus Portland in their last outing. The team was led by Lina Falk's 25 points and four steals and Elli Guiney's 18 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Seattle U enters this matchup having lost to Saint Mary's (CA) in their last game 67-53. They were led by Ella Brubaker (26 PTS, 3 STL, 60 FG%, 3-5 from 3PT) and Tamia Stricklin (11 PTS, 35.71 FG%)."
"Pepperdine is outscoring opponents by 3.2 points per game with a +66 scoring differential overall. It puts up 68.5 points per game (144th in college basketball) and gives up 65.3 per contest (213th in college basketball). Guiney's team-leading 14.3 points per game ranks 213th in the country. Seattle U's -250 scoring differential (being outscored by 12.5 points per game) is a result of putting up 62.6 points per game (250th in college basketball) while giving up 75.1 per outing (344th in college basketball)."
Pepperdine (12-9) hosts Seattle U (5-15) at Firestone Fieldhouse on January 29, 2026, with the game airing on ESPN+. Pepperdine enters off an 86-68 win over Portland led by Lina Falk (25 points, four steals) and Elli Guiney (18 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three blocks). Seattle U is coming off a 67-53 loss to Saint Mary's, paced by Ella Brubaker (26 points) and Tamia Stricklin (11 points). Pepperdine averages 68.5 points and allows 65.3 ( +66 differential); Guiney averages 14.3. Seattle U averages 62.6 points and allows 75.1 ( -250 differential); Brubaker averages 15.4. Prediction: Pepperdine 79, Seattle U 57.
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