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Long Beach State Downs Pepperdine 79-76 - Match Report
Long Beach State got a 26-point performance from TJ Wainwright as they ran past Pepperdine 79-76 on Thursday at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Bettors who backed Long Beach State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +6.0 at sportsbooks.
Long Beach State got 18 points from Devin Askew and another 9 points from Varick Lewis. Devin Askew contributed 3 assists, while TJ Wainwright cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Pepperdine got 32 points from Stefan Todorovic in a losing cause and another 14 points from Moe Odum. Moe Odum contributed 11 assists for them, while Dovydas Butka had 11 rebounds.
Long Beach State led at halftime, 45-37.
The rebound battle favored Pepperdine as they grabbed 34 boards, while Long Beach State only had 28
Long Beach State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the La Sierra. Pepperdine will aim to get back on the winning track vs. UC Davis.