Pepperdine Waves 63, Santa Clara Broncos 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Santa Clara Broncos
Santa Clara Broncos defeated Pepperdine Waves 82–63 on 2026-01-02 in NCAA Men's play, a 19-point result. A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 1:38 swung win probability 45% → 90%. 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 | 35 | 28 | 63 |
| Santa Clara Broncos | 42 | 40 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 home team run ending at H1 1:38 swung win probability 45% → 90%.
Why Pepperdine Waves lost
- Lost H2 28-40 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at H2 6:24 (win probability 96% → 100% for the home side).
- Shot 43.5% eFG vs a 48.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-12.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara Broncos | 11–0 | H1 1:38 | 45% → 90% |
| Santa Clara Broncos | 13–0 | H2 6:24 | 96% → 100% |