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Pepperdine Waves vs BYU Cougars Recap - BYU Wins 91-81
BYU got 19 points from Fousseyni Traore en route to a 91-81 victory over Pepperdine on Saturday at Marriott Center.
BYU won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -10.5-point spread.
BYU got 13 points from Richie Saunders and another 13 points from Spencer Johnson. Dallin Hall contributed 7 assists, while Fousseyni Traore cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Pepperdine got a 19-point performance from Houston Mallette, who was supported by 18 points from Maxwell Lewis. Mike Mitchell Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for Pepperdine, while Carson Basham grabbed 5 rebounds.
BYU led at halftime, $HalfScore.
BYU had a 39-20 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, BYU takes its act on the road to face Santa Clara looking for another win. For Pepperdine, they head home to face St. Mary's.