ncaab Game Recap
Santa Clara Broncos vs Pepperdine Waves Recap - Santa Clara Wins 78-72
Pepperdine was scorched by Adama Bal for 28 points as Santa Clara defeated them 78-72 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Santa Clara was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Carlos Marshall Jr. had 12 points for Santa Clara and Johnny O'Neil chipped in with 11 points. Christoph Tilly had 2 assists for them, while Brenton Knapper was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Pepperdine got a 27-point performance from Michael Ajayi, who was supported by 14 points from Jevon Porter. Ethan Anderson had 8 assists in a losing cause for Pepperdine, while Michael Ajayi grabbed 10 rebounds.
Santa Clara led at halftime, 33-32.
The rebound battle favored Santa Clara as they grabbed 31 boards, while Pepperdine only had 29
Santa Clara heads into a battle against Gonzaga. Pepperdine, meanwhile, will have their next action against Pacific.