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 | 4-0 | - | 14-3 |
| Gonzaga | 4-0 | - | 13-4 |
| Washington State | 3-0 | 0.5 | 13-3 |
| San Francisco | 3-1 | 1 | 13-4 |
| Oregon State | 2-1 | 1.5 | 12-4 |
| Santa Clara | 2-1 | 1.5 | 10-6 |
| Pepperdine | 1-3 | 3 | 7-10 |
| San Diego | 1-3 | 3 | 4-13 |
| Loyola Marymount | 1-4 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Portland | 0-4 | 4 | 5-12 |
| Pacific | 0-4 | 4 | 5-13 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | 3-0 | - | 13-1 |
| Houston | 3-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Arizona | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| West Virginia | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Kansas | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| UCF | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Texas Tech | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Baylor | 2-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| BYU | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Arizona State | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Oklahoma State | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| TCU | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Kansas State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Cincinnati | 0-3 | 3 | 10-4 |
| Colorado | 0-3 | 3 | 9-5 |
| Utah | 0-3 | 3 | 8-6 |
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