The Alabama Crimson Tide overtook the Pepperdine Waves in Tuscaloosa Dec. 28. Alabama’s top-ranked defense held Pepperdine 83-60.
The Waves then suffered a 94-59 road loss to the Miami Hurricanes Dec. 30 before returning home. Back in Malibu, the Waves beat the Seattle University Redhawks 84-64 during their last game of 2010.
The team takes on the University of San Diego Toreros Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. and the St. Mary’s College Gaels Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. at home.