Gonzaga Bulldogs 96, Pepperdine Waves 56
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-28 · Winner: Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Pepperdine Waves 96–56 on 2025-12-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 40-point result. A 18-0 road team run ending at H1 5:00 swung win probability 36% → 1%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Pepperdine Waves lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 44 | 52 | 96 |
| Pepperdine Waves | 26 | 30 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 18-0 road team run ending at H1 5:00 swung win probability 36% → 1%.
Why Pepperdine Waves lost
- Lost H2 30-52 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 18-0 run ending at H1 5:00 (win probability 36% → 1% for the home side).
- Shot 38.4% eFG vs a 48.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 18–0 | H1 5:00 | 36% → 1% |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 9–0 | H2 14:33 | 0% → 0% |