ncaab Game Recap
Recap - Pepperdine Defeats Pacific 85-68
Kessler Edwards scored 37 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Pepperdine over Pacific, 85-68, on Thursday at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Pepperdine was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.5-point spread as a favorite.
Pepperdine got 11 points from Darryl Polk Jr. and another 9 points from Jade' Smith. Colbey Ross contributed 11 assists, while Kessler Edwards cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Pacific got 19 points from Pierre Crockrell II in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jahbril Price-Noel. Pierre Crockrell II contributed 3 assists for them, while Jordan Bell had 7 rebounds.
Pepperdine was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Pepperdine had a 37-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Pepperdine heads into a battle against BYU. Pacific, meanwhile, will have their next action against Gonzaga.