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Grand Canyon vs Pepperdine Final: 59-56 - Recap

Grand Canyon got 15 points from Holland Woods as they ran past Pepperdine 59-56 on Saturday at Firestone Fieldhouse.

Grand Canyon did not, however, defeat Pepperdine against the spread, which closed at -3.5 at most sportsbooks.

Grand Canyon got 13 points from Jovan Blacksher Jr. and another 8 points from Gabe McGlothan. Jovan Blacksher Jr. contributed 6 assists, while Sean Miller-Moore cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

Pepperdine got 13 points from Keith Fisher III in a losing cause and another 11 points from Victor Ohia Obioha. Mike Mitchell Jr. contributed 5 assists for them, while Victor Ohia Obioha had 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Grand Canyon were victorious, as the score was 32-31 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Grand Canyon as they grabbed 39 boards, while Pepperdine only had 28

Grand Canyon looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Loyola Marymount. Pepperdine will aim to get back on the winning track at Nevada.