LOS ANGELES, Calif., -- The Loyola Marymount women's basketball team fell to rival Pepperdine at home 73-55 on Friday night. 
 
The Waves (17-8, 10-4) took the first lead of the game and maintained it until the end. Jasmine Jones led the team in points with 23, tying her career high. Chelsey Gipson was also a team leader in points with 12.
 
Bree Alford led the team in rebounds with six, while Andee Velasco led the team in assists with eight. 
 
The Waves took a 24-point lead in the third quarter, their largest lead of the game. The Lions fought back and ended the third quarter down 55-41. The team was not able to maintain its momentum, as Pepperdine won 73-55. 
 
The Lions were 38 percent from the field and 70 percent from the free-throw line. The teams were tied in steals, with three a piece. 
 
The Lions are 0-2 with their PCH Rival this season and are now 15-11 on the season and 8-6 in conference play. 
 
The Lions will be back on the court next week to take on Saint Mary's on Thursday and Pacific on Saturday at home. LMU's will honor its seniors, Bree Alford, Andee Velasco, Bianca Velasco, Josie Buckingham and Gabby Green during Saturday's game.