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BYU vs Pepperdine Final: 87-76 - Recap

Pepperdine was burned for 34 points by TJ Haws on Thursday as BYU picked up a 87-76 win at Firestone Fieldhouse.

BYU won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -3.0-point spread as favorites.

BYU got 20 points from Yoeli Childs and another 13 points from Gavin Baxter. TJ Haws contributed 8 assists, while Zac Seljaas cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

Pepperdine got a 24-point performance from Colbey Ross, who was supported by 22 points from Kameron Edwards. Colbey Ross had 5 assists in a losing cause for Pepperdine, while Kessler Edwards grabbed 9 rebounds.

BYU was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored BYU as they grabbed 37 boards, while Pepperdine only had 31

Next game, BYU takes its act on the road to face San Francisco looking for another win. For Pepperdine, they head on the road to face Loyola Marymount.