Michael Ajayi, a standout guard at Pepperdine, has announced his transfer to Gonzaga after earning first-team All-West Coast Conference honors. The 6-foot-7 wing averaged 17.2 points and 9.9 rebounds while shooting 47% from 3-point range in his one season at Pepperdine. Ajayi's decision to transfer comes after a strong performance in the WCC tournament and nonconference games, and he joins two other Pepperdine starters in leaving the program.
Pepperdine's men's basketball team achieved a historic 102-43 victory over Pacific in the WCC Tournament, setting a new record for margin of victory. The team's social media account mocked their opponent and compared the win to Gonzaga's regular dominance. This marked coach Lorenzo Romar's final tournament with the program, as he announced his departure earlier in the week.
BYU golfers played much better in Friday's official first round of the NCAA Men's Golf Championships, posting a 9-over 289 after a disastrous third round score of 23-over-par 303. The Cougars sat in a tie for 15th place after the first round, but will tumble down the leaderboard when Thursday's results are posted on Sunday. Georgia Tech shot an even-par 280 to take the lead after round one, with Pepperdine and Arkansas tied for second at 281.
