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BYU Cougars vs Pepperdine Waves Recap - BYU Wins 81-64

BYU got a 38-point performance from Yoeli Childs, who added 14 rebounds as BYU ran past Pepperdine 81-64 on Saturday at Firestone Fieldhouse.

BYU won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites.

Zac Seljaas had 12 points for BYU and Jake Toolson chipped in with 11 points. TJ Haws had 13 assists for them, while Yoeli Childs was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.

Pepperdine got 24 points from Kessler Edwards in a losing cause and another 11 points from Skylar Chavez. Colbey Ross contributed 7 assists for them, while Kessler Edwards had 11 rebounds.

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

BYU had a 35-34 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.