College basketball social team creates frenzy with witty replies after historic route in conference tournament

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The Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball team celebrated a historic win in the first leg of the West Coast Conference Tournament in Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon, but it was the program's social media team that made waves online. 

Led by sophomore Jevon Porter’s 28 points, Pepperdine routed Pacific in a record-setting 102-43 victory, which included a show-stopping 56-9 lead by halftime. 

Jevon Porter, #14 of the Pepperdine Waves, and Nolan Hickman, #11 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, battle for a loose ball during the first half at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena on Jan. 4, 2024 in Spokane, Washington. (Photo by Robert Johnson/Getty Images)

According to the school’s website, the halftime lead marked an NCAA Division I record for a season's lowest points scored in the first half. 

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The 59-point margin by the end of the game also set a conference record for the largest margin in a WCC championship game since Gonzaga previously set it in 2000 with 40 points. 

However, it was not the team’s stellar performance that sent social media ablaze. 

Pepperdine Waves guard Ethan Anderson, #20, controls the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at Spokane Arena. (James Snook-USA TODAY Sports)

The Pepperdine men’s basketball social media page posted several messages on X celebrating the team’s victory – and several witty replies to college basketball fans. 

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Junior Michael Ajayi led Pepperdine with 17 rebounds, scoring 21 points while going 8 of 13 from the floor, including 1 for 3 from 3-point range,