Pepperdine Waves 78, Long Beach State Beach 81
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-18 · Winner: Long Beach State Beach
Long Beach State Beach defeated Pepperdine Waves 81–78 on 2025-12-18 in NCAA Men's play, a 3-point result. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pepperdine Waves lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine Waves | 37 | 41 | 78 |
| Long Beach State Beach | 36 | 45 | 81 |
Win probability
Why Pepperdine Waves lost
- Lost the turnover battle 18-9.
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.