UCSB Women’s Basketball Secures 58-54 Victory Over Pepperdine, Freshman Flores Shines
The UC Santa Barbara women's basketball team achieved a 58-54 victory over Pepperdine. Freshman Karisma Flores, despite significant time on the bench in the first half due to foul trouble, returned to lead UCSB with a game-high 16 points, including…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 5, 2026 — The UC Santa Barbara women’s basketball team secured a narrow 58-54 victory against Pepperdine in their recent matchup. The game saw a strong performance from freshman Karisma Flores, who overcame early challenges to become the leading scorer for UCSB.
Flores experienced significant time on the bench during the first half of the contest due to foul trouble. This limited her playing time in the initial periods of the game. However, she made a notable return to the court in the second half.
Upon re-entering the game, Flores demonstrated resilience and offensive capability. She finished the game as the leading scorer for the Gauchos, accumulating a total of 16 points. A key moment for Flores and the team came in the fourth quarter when she sank a pivotal three-pointer, contributing to UCSB’s ability to maintain their lead and ultimately secure the win.
The 58-54 scoreline indicates a competitive game between the two collegiate teams. The victory marks a positive outcome for the UC Santa Barbara women’s basketball program, with the performance of freshman Karisma Flores being a particular highlight of the match.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Patton, Noozhawk Correspondent on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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