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Pepperdine Falls 79-66 to Nevada - Recap

Grant Sherfield scored 24 points and chipped in with 10 assists for Nevada on Tuesday, leading them to a 79-66 victory over Pepperdine at Lawlor Events Center.

Bettors who backed Nevada were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -12.5 at sportsbooks.

Nevada got 21 points from Desmond Cambridge Jr. and another 13 points from Warren Washington. Grant Sherfield contributed 10 assists, while Grant Sherfield cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Pepperdine got a 12-point performance from Mike Mitchell Jr., who was supported by 10 points from Houston Mallette. Mike Mitchell Jr. had 4 assists in a losing cause for Pepperdine, while Keith Fisher III grabbed 8 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Nevada were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.

Pepperdine won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-40.

Nevada heads into a battle against North Texas. Pepperdine, meanwhile, will have their next action against UC-Santa Barbara.