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 | 13-0 | - | 22-0 |
| BYU | 8-3 | 4 | 17-5 |
| Loyola Marymount | 6-4 | 5.5 | 11-7 |
| Pepperdine | 6-5 | 6 | 10-10 |
| Santa Clara | 4-4 | 6.5 | 10-6 |
| Pacific | 5-6 | 7 | 8-7 |
| Saint Mary's | 3-5 | 7.5 | 12-7 |
| San Francisco | 4-7 | 8 | 10-11 |
| San Diego | 2-6 | 8.5 | 3-9 |
| Portland | 0-11 | 12 | 6-14 |