Tonight
San Francisco (11-10, 6-2) at Pepperdine (15-6, 8-0), 7, KPLS (830)--The Waves’ 10-game winning streak is the longest in 10 years. Improved rebounding and balanced scoring have keyed Pepperdine. Six players average in double figures, led by junior forward Jimmy Miggins’ 14.9 points. Pepperdine has defeated USF seven consecutive times. Junior forward Darrell Tucker averages 19.2 points and 10.1 rebounds to lead the Dons, who have won three in a row and eight of 11.
Eric Stephens
St. Mary’s (6-15, 1-7) at Loyola Marymount (9-13, 2-6), 7, KXLU-FM (88.9)--Loyola Marymount has lost five in a row, including consecutive West Coast Conference setbacks to Pepperdine last week. The Lions were beaten, 84-59, then played the Waves close, 89-79, on Saturday. Forward Keith Kincade is out two to three weeks because of a severe ankle sprain. St. Mary’s ended a 22-game WCC losing streak on Saturday by defeating San Diego, 63-60. Loyola defeated St. Mary’s, 75-64, on Jan. 12 at Moraga.
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Gary Klein