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UC Irvine Falls 86-72 Against Pepperdine - Game Recap
Pepperdine got 20 points from Kessler Edwards as they ran past UC Irvine 86-72 on Wednesday at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl.
Pepperdine was a favorite by -3.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.
Jade' Smith had 13 points for Pepperdine and Colbey Ross chipped in with 13 points. Colbey Ross had 8 assists for them, while Jade' Smith was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
UC Irvine got 20 points from Brad Greene in a losing cause and another 13 points from Dawson Baker. Dawson Baker contributed 6 assists for them, while Brad Greene had 9 rebounds.
Pepperdine was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Pepperdine won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-31.
Pepperdine heads into a battle against UCLA. UC Irvine, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Diego State.