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Pepperdine vs Santa Clara Final: 91-77 - Recap
Pepperdine got 23 points from Colbey Ross as they ran past Santa Clara 91-77 on Thursday at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Pepperdine were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.0 at sportsbooks.
Skylar Chavez had 16 points for Pepperdine and Kameron Edwards chipped in with 16 points. Colbey Ross had 9 assists for them, while Victor Ohia Obioha was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Santa Clara got 19 points from Jaden Bediako in a losing cause and another 18 points from Tahj Eaddy. Trey Wertz contributed 5 assists for them, while Jaden Bediako had 9 rebounds.
Pepperdine led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Pepperdine had a 36-27 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 Pacific. Santa Clara will aim to get back on the winning track vs. San Francisco.