LOS ANGELES—The Lions dominated the Pepperdine Waves, 3-2, Saturday afternoon, ending the Waves' unbeaten run in the WCC and extending their own home winning streak.

Pepperdine grabbed an early advantage, jumping to a 3-1 lead. Both teams exchanged 10 kills, with LMU securing six, evening the score at 7-7. The Lions then put together three consecutive 3-0 runs, highlighted by a powerful kill from Marlee Arrington, pushing them ahead 17-11. LMU maintained their momentum, closing the set with the final three points to win 25-18.

At the beginning of set two, the Lions went on a five-point streak, started by a Paige Flickinger kill, which put them up 6-4. Though the Waves tied the score shortly after, the Lions responded with three quick points to reclaim the lead at 11-9. Midway through, a Sophie Stephenson kill ignited a six-point rally, capped by a service ace from Mia Schafer, giving LMU an 18-11 cushion. Despite a late push by Pepperdine, the Lions held firm, and Arrington's decisive kill sealed the 25-21 set win.

The third set began with a fierce exchange, as both teams tallied eight kills. LMU edged out to a four-point lead, but mid-set errors allowed Pepperdine to go ahead 15-12. The Waves capitalized on their momentum with a four-point run to close the set, taking it 25-18.
In set four, the teams stayed neck-and-neck until Pepperdine gained a 14-11 lead after a brief 3-0 run. LMU closed the gap with back-to-back kills from Flickinger and Sophia Meyers, though they still trailed by one. Later, the Lions mounted a five-point streak, bringing them within one at 21-20. However, Pepperdine held on to claim the set 25-21.

The Lions came out strong in the decisive fifth set, scoring two straight kills by Jiana Lawson and Flickinger. After Pepperdine took a one-point lead at 6-5, LMU rallied with back-to-back two-point runs, regaining control. A crucial block from Leah Burrell sealed the 15-12 set win, securing the 3-2 match victory for the Lions.

Mia Schafer led all players with 34 assists, while Lawson recorded a match-high six blocks. Sam Hastings paced LMU with 23 digs, and Flickinger led the team with 21 kills.

The Lions will face the Saint Mary's Gaels next, on Oct. 19 at 1 PM in Gersten Pavilion

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