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Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Pepperdine Waves Recap - Gonzaga Wins 86-61
The battle between Gonzaga and Pepperdine didn’t turn out to be much of a battle at all as Pepperdine was handed a 86-61 defeat on Thursday at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Gonzaga was a -12.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Gonzaga got 24 points from Graham Ike and another 19 points from Nolan Hickman. Ryan Nembhard contributed 8 assists, while Ben Gregg cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Pepperdine got a 16-point performance from Jevon Porter, who was supported by 9 points from Houston Mallette. Ethan Anderson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Pepperdine, while Houston Mallette grabbed 4 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Pepperdine were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Gonzaga as they grabbed 38 boards, while Pepperdine only had 24
Gonzaga heads into a battle against San Diego. Pepperdine, meanwhile, will have their next action against Loyola Marymount.