Pepperdine Waves 79, Washington State Cougars 95
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-24 · Winner: Washington State Cougars
Washington State Cougars defeated Pepperdine Waves 95–79 on 2026-01-24 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 17:11 swung win probability 62% → 88%. 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 | 42 | 79 |
| Washington State Cougars | 47 | 48 | 95 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H1 17:11 swung win probability 62% → 88%.
Why Pepperdine Waves lost
- Lost H1 37-47 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 10:22 (win probability 83% → 100% for the home side).
- Beaten on the offensive glass 13-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 9–0 | H1 17:11 | 62% → 88% |
| Pepperdine Waves | 10–0 | H1 7:41 | 99% → 89% |
| Washington State Cougars | 10–0 | H2 10:22 | 83% → 100% |