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Pepperdine Falls 91-82 Against Santa Clara - Game Recap
Brandin Podziemski scored 23 points and added 18 rebounds for a double-double, leading Santa Clara over Pepperdine, 91-82, on Thursday at Leavey Center.
Santa Clara did not, however, defeat Pepperdine against the spread, which closed at -10.5 at most sportsbooks.
Santa Clara got 20 points from Carlos Stewart and another 12 points from Camaron Tongue. Brenton Knapper contributed 5 assists, while Brandin Podziemski cleaned the glass with 18 rebounds.
Pepperdine got a 15-point performance from Jan Zidek, who was supported by 14 points from Maxwell Lewis. Mike Mitchell Jr. had 5 assists in a losing cause for Pepperdine, while Jevon Porter grabbed 10 rebounds.
Santa Clara was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Santa Clara as they grabbed 42 boards, while Pepperdine only had 29
Santa Clara heads into a battle against San Diego. Pepperdine, meanwhile, will have their next action against Loyola Marymount.