MALIBU, Calif. -- The Portland volleyball team could not out-play an opposing Waves offense Saturday on the road falling to Pepperdine in straight sets (18-25, 19-25, 19-25). The loss dropped Portland's record to 8-17 overall and 3-10 in WCC play.

Maui Robins led the Pilots attack while racking up nine kills and recording a hitting percentage of .28. The Pilots also got nine digs from Maddie Corpe to lead the team defensively.

Game Notes

• Taina Kaauwai had a match-high two aces in the loss.
• Maui Robins had a team-high nine kills for Portland.
• Portland got a team-high nine digs from Maddie Corpe
• Corpe recorded her highest dig count since the Pilots' win against Gonzaga on Oct. 21.
• Portland attackers were helped by a team-high 16 assists from Maddie Corpe.

How It Happened

SET 1 | The Pilots fell behind early, dropping a tough first set 25-18. Portland trailed by as many as nine points as Pepperdine grabbed the advantage for good at 13-12 in a set that was knotted up seven times before the Waves took control.

SET 2 | A 25-19 set-two loss put Portland behind two sets to none in the match. The Pilots lost the first point and never clawed back into the lead before dropping the set.

SET 3 | Pepperdine finished off the sweep with a set-three win. The Pilots fell in a tough set 25-19. Portland trailed by as many as six points as Pepperdine grabbed the advantage for good at 13-12 in a set that was tied up five times before the Waves took over the lead.