Defense shines as BYU tops Pepperdine 65-54
PROVO, Utah -- — Brandon Averette recorded 15 points and six rebounds as BYU got past Pepperdine 65-54 on Saturday night.
Trevin Knell added 12 points for the Cougars, who held the Waves to 28.8% shooting, the lowest mark of the season for a BYU opponent.
Kolby Lee had 10 points for BYU (13-3, 4-1 West Coast Conference), which won its fourth consecutive game. Richard Harward added nine rebounds. Connor Harding had a career-high 10 rebounds.
Alex Barcello had four points despite leading the Cougars in scoring heading into the matchup with 16 points per game. He was 0 of 5 from 3-point range.
Colbey Ross had 21 points for the Waves (6-7, 2-2). Kessler Edwards added 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kene Chukwuka had 10 rebounds.
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2020-2021 West Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 15-0 | - | 24-0 |
| BYU | 10-3 | 4 | 19-5 |
| Loyola Marymount | 7-5 | 6.5 | 12-8 |
| Pepperdine | 7-6 | 7 | 11-11 |
| Pacific | 6-7 | 8 | 9-8 |
| Santa Clara | 4-5 | 8 | 10-7 |
| Saint Mary's | 4-6 | 8.5 | 13-8 |
| San Francisco | 4-9 | 10 | 10-13 |
| San Diego | 2-7 | 10 | 3-10 |
| Portland | 0-11 | 13 | 6-14 |