Washington State Cougars 79, Pepperdine Waves 88
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-28 · Winner: Pepperdine Waves
Pepperdine Waves defeated Washington State Cougars 88–79 on 2026-02-28 in NCAA Men's play, a 9-point result. A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 19:13 swung win probability 73% → 97%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Washington State Cougars lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 28 | 51 | 79 |
| Pepperdine Waves | 36 | 52 | 88 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 10-0 home team run ending at H2 19:13 swung win probability 73% → 97%.
Why Washington State Cougars lost
- Lost H1 28-36 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at H2 19:13 (win probability 73% → 97% for the home side).
- Shot 46.5% eFG vs a 54.9% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 21-13 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State Cougars | 9–0 | H1 2:09 | 95% → 73% |
| Pepperdine Waves | 10–0 | H2 19:13 | 73% → 97% |
| Pepperdine Waves | 8–0 | H2 8:36 | 99% → 100% |