Defense shines as BYU tops Pepperdine 65-54
PROVO, Utah -- — Brandon Averette recorded 15 points and six rebounds as BYU got past Pepperdine 65-54 on Saturday night.
Trevin Knell added 12 points for the Cougars, who held the Waves to 28.8% shooting, the lowest mark of the season for a BYU opponent.
Kolby Lee had 10 points for BYU (13-3, 4-1 West Coast Conference), which won its fourth consecutive game. Richard Harward added nine rebounds. Connor Harding had a career-high 10 rebounds.
Alex Barcello had four points despite leading the Cougars in scoring heading into the matchup with 16 points per game. He was 0 of 5 from 3-point range.
Colbey Ross had 21 points for the Waves (6-7, 2-2). Kessler Edwards added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kene Chukwuka had 10 rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Verne Harris
- Deron White
- Doran Gotschall
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 11-1 | - | 21-4 |
| San Francisco | 10-3 | 1.5 | 20-6 |
| Gonzaga | 9-3 | 2 | 18-7 |
| Santa Clara | 9-4 | 2.5 | 17-9 |
| Oregon State | 7-5 | 4 | 17-8 |
| Loyola Marymount | 6-6 | 5 | 14-10 |
| Washington State | 6-7 | 5.5 | 16-10 |
| Pepperdine | 3-8 | 7.5 | 9-15 |
| Portland | 3-9 | 8 | 8-17 |
| Pacific | 3-10 | 8.5 | 8-19 |
| San Diego | 1-12 | 10.5 | 4-22 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 12-1 | - | 20-4 |
| Arizona | 11-1 | 0.5 | 17-6 |
| Texas Tech | 9-3 | 2.5 | 18-5 |
| Iowa State | 8-4 | 3.5 | 18-5 |
| Kansas | 7-5 | 4.5 | 16-7 |
| Baylor | 7-6 | 5 | 15-9 |
| BYU | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-8 |
| West Virginia | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-8 |
| Kansas State | 6-6 | 5.5 | 12-11 |
| Utah | 5-7 | 6.5 | 13-10 |
| TCU | 5-7 | 6.5 | 12-11 |
| Cincinnati | 4-8 | 7.5 | 14-9 |
| UCF | 4-8 | 7.5 | 13-10 |
| Oklahoma State | 4-8 | 7.5 | 12-11 |
| Arizona State | 3-9 | 8.5 | 12-11 |
| Colorado | 0-12 | 11.5 | 9-14 |
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