Pepperdine Waves 60, Gonzaga Bulldogs 84
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-21 · Winner: Gonzaga Bulldogs
Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated Pepperdine Waves 84–60 on 2026-01-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 24-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 4:00 swung win probability 85% → 99%. 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 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 47 | 37 | 84 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H1 4:00 swung win probability 85% → 99%.
Why Pepperdine Waves lost
- Lost H1 29-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H1 4:00 (win probability 85% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 40.5% eFG vs a 48.8% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 15-7.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 15-10.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga Bulldogs | 10–0 | H1 4:00 | 85% → 99% |