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Paradise Today
By the People, for the People
Portland defeats Pepperdine 77-68 in WCC Tournament
Jermaine Ballisager Webb scores 22 points to lead Portland to victory
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Jermaine Ballisager Webb scored 22 points to lead the Portland Pilots to a 77-68 win over the Pepperdine Waves in the opening round of the West Coast Conference Tournament in Paradise, Nevada.
Why it matters
This win advances Portland to the next round of the WCC Tournament, keeping their postseason hopes alive. Pepperdine's loss ends their tournament run.
The details
In the opening round matchup, Portland's Jermaine Ballisager Webb had a standout performance, scoring 22 points to lead his team to victory over Pepperdine. The Pilots were able to hold off a late surge by the Waves to secure the 77-68 win and move on to the next round of the conference tournament.
- The game was played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
- It was the opening round of the 2026 West Coast Conference Tournament.
The players
Jermaine Ballisager Webb
A player for the Portland Pilots who scored 22 points in the win over Pepperdine.
Portland Pilots
The men's basketball team from the University of Portland that won this opening round WCC Tournament game.
Pepperdine Waves
The men's basketball team from Pepperdine University that lost this opening round WCC Tournament game.
The takeaway
Portland's victory keeps their postseason hopes alive as they advance in the WCC Tournament, while Pepperdine's tournament run comes to an end with the loss.
