Polk Jr. helps Pepperdine past Pacific 61-53 in WCC tourney

LAS VEGAS -- Darryl Polk Jr. came off the bench to score 15 points to lead Pepperdine to a 61-53 win over Pacific in the first round of the West Coast Conference Tourney on Thursday night.

Pepperdine (14-17) advances to play Loyola Marymount on Friday.

Colbey Ross had 14 points for Pepperdine. Jade Smith added 10 points. Victor Ohia Obioha had four blocks for Pepperdine.

Jeremiah Bailey scored a season-high 22 points and had 11 rebounds for the Tigers (14-18). Roberto Gallinat added 13 points. Lafayette Dorsey had 10 points.

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