Pepperdine Spoils Foxwell's Record-Breaking Night

Portland Pilots suffer 95-87 loss despite freshman's impressive performance.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Portland Pilots men's basketball team faced a tough 95-87 loss to Pepperdine on Wednesday, despite a record-breaking performance from freshman Joel Foxwell. Foxwell scored 35 points and recorded 193 total assists for the season, shattering previous program records.

Why it matters

Foxwell's impressive freshman season is a bright spot for the Pilots, as his individual achievements often signal a rising star within the program. The upcoming game against Seattle U marks an important conference matchup as both teams navigate their inaugural season in the West Coast Conference (WCC).

The details

Foxwell's 35 points and 193 total assists for the season broke previous program records for the Portland Pilots. The team now prepares to travel to Seattle U for a Saturday matchup, tipping off at 7:00 PM at the Redhawk Center.

  • On February 19, 2026, the Portland Pilots faced a 95-87 loss to Pepperdine.
  • Foxwell set the single-season assist record and freshman scoring record during the 2025-26 season.

The players

Joel Foxwell

A freshman basketball player for the Portland Pilots who set single-season assist and freshman scoring records.

Portland Pilots

The men's basketball team of the University of Portland, competing in the West Coast Conference (WCC).

Pepperdine

The opposing team that defeated the Portland Pilots in the February 19th game.

Seattle U

The Pilots' upcoming opponent, also competing in the WCC.

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What’s next

The upcoming game against Seattle U marks an important contest as both teams navigate their inaugural season in the West Coast Conference (WCC). The Pilots currently hold a 5-10 conference record, while Seattle U stands at 5-10 as well. This game could prove crucial for seeding in the upcoming WCC tournament.

The takeaway

Joel Foxwell's record-breaking performance is a sign of the rising talent within the Portland Pilots program. As the team prepares to face Seattle U, the game will be an important conference matchup that could impact their seeding in the upcoming WCC tournament.