Traore scores 25 to carry BYU over Pepperdine 75-59
PROVO, Utah -- — Fousseyni Traore had a season-high 25 points plus 19 rebounds as BYU defeated Pepperdine 75-59 on Saturday night.
Traore made 9 of 10 shots. Te'Jon Lucas had 15 points for BYU (21-9, 9-6 West Coast Conference). Gideon George added 11 points. Alex Barcello had 10 points and eight rebounds.
Houston Mallette had 23 points for the Waves (7-24, 1-15), whose losing streak reached six games. Mike Mitchell Jr. added 18 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Victor Ohia Obioha had three assists.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Larry Spaulding
- Rick O'Neill
- Daryl Gelinas
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Washington State | 3-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Gonzaga | 3-0 | - | 12-4 |
| San Francisco | 3-1 | 0.5 | 13-4 |
| Oregon State | 2-1 | 1 | 12-4 |
| Santa Clara | 2-1 | 1 | 10-6 |
| San Diego | 1-2 | 2 | 4-12 |
| Loyola Marymount | 1-3 | 2.5 | 9-7 |
| Pepperdine | 1-3 | 2.5 | 7-10 |
| Portland | 0-4 | 3.5 | 5-12 |
| Pacific | 0-4 | 3.5 | 5-13 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 3-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Iowa State | 2-0 | 0.5 | 12-1 |
| West Virginia | 2-0 | 0.5 | 11-2 |
| Arizona | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-5 |
| Kansas | 1-1 | 1.5 | 10-3 |
| BYU | 1-1 | 1.5 | 10-3 |
| UCF | 1-1 | 1.5 | 10-3 |
| Arizona State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 10-3 |
| Texas Tech | 1-1 | 1.5 | 10-3 |
| Baylor | 1-1 | 1.5 | 9-4 |
| Kansas State | 1-1 | 1.5 | 7-6 |
| TCU | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Cincinnati | 0-2 | 2.5 | 10-3 |
| Colorado | 0-2 | 2.5 | 9-4 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-2 | 2.5 | 8-5 |
| Utah | 0-2 | 2.5 | 8-5 |
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