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