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Pepperdine Falls 87-78 to San Diego - Recap

Pepperdine was victimized for 30 points and 12 rebounds by Marcellus Earlington as San Diego defeated them 87-78 in NCAA action on Thursday.

San Diego was an underdog by +4.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

San Diego got 21 points from Eric Williams Jr. and another 11 points from Jase Townsend. Marcellus Earlington contributed 4 assists, while Marcellus Earlington cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Pepperdine got a 20-point performance from Mike Mitchell Jr., who was supported by 18 points from Carson Basham. Mike Mitchell Jr. had 7 assists in a losing cause for Pepperdine, while Maxwell Lewis grabbed 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed San Diego were victorious, as the score was 37-33 at the break.

San Diego had a 38-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

San Diego looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the San Francisco. Pepperdine will aim to get back on the winning track at Loyola Marymount.