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Portland Falls 80-69 to Pepperdine - Recap
Pepperdine earned a 80-69 victory over Portland on Saturday, getting 24 points from Skylar Chavez at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Pepperdine were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -11.5.
Pepperdine got 16 points from Kameron Edwards and another 12 points from Colbey Ross. Colbey Ross contributed 7 assists, while Kameron Edwards cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Portland got a 25-point performance from Tahirou Diabate, who was supported by 15 points from Jacob Tryon. Chase Adams had 6 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Jacob Tryon grabbed 9 rebounds.
Pepperdine led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Pepperdine had a 42-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Pepperdine looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the BYU. Portland will aim to get back on the winning track at St. Mary's.