NCAAB · Final

Gonzaga Dominates Pepperdine in Convincing Win

Sunday, December 28, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Firestone Fieldhouse

Gonzaga Bulldogs 96, Pepperdine Waves 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Pepperdine Waves?

Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Pepperdine Waves 96-56 at Firestone Fieldhouse on December 28, 2025.

Who was favored in Gonzaga Bulldogs vs Pepperdine Waves?

Gonzaga Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -6500 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup, the Gonzaga Bulldogs triumphed over the Pepperdine Waves with a final score of 96-56. This game showcased Gonzaga's impressive form, extending their winning streak to five games, while Pepperdine struggled to find their footing, now holding a record of 3-7 over their last ten games.

Gonzaga entered the game with a formidable away record of 8-1, having averaged 92.9 points per game while allowing 70.3 points. Their recent performances included a notable victory against the Oregon Ducks, where they won 91-82, and a dominant 109-58 win over the North Florida Ospreys. In contrast, Pepperdine's home record stood at 2-4, with an average of 70.4 points scored and 73.0 points allowed in their last ten games. Their recent form included a win against the Rice Owls, where they secured an 84-62 victory, but this was overshadowed by a series of losses.

Historically, Gonzaga has had the upper hand in their meetings with Pepperdine, boasting a 2-0 record this season against them. Their previous encounters included a significant victory on February 16, 2025, where Gonzaga defeated Pepperdine 107-55, and a closer contest on December 31, 2024, with Gonzaga winning 89-82. The Bulldogs have consistently outperformed the Waves, and this game further emphasized their dominance.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall performance of Gonzaga suggests they were at full strength. Pepperdine, on the other hand, has struggled to maintain a consistent lineup, which has likely contributed to their recent challenges.

The betting market reflected Gonzaga's strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 29.5-point favorites. The total points over/under was set at 152.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring game, which ultimately came to fruition with a combined score of 152 points.

The game took place at Firestone Fieldhouse, where the conditions were favorable for both teams. However, Gonzaga's ability to execute their game plan effectively overshadowed any home-court advantage Pepperdine might have had.

Fans watching the game were treated to a display of Gonzaga's offensive prowess, highlighted by Luka Vudragovic's turnaround jump shot and Ismaila Diagne's tip-in layup, both of which exemplified Gonzaga's ability to dominate in the paint. As the game progressed, Gonzaga continued to build their lead, showcasing their depth and versatility.

Overall, this matchup highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both programs, with Gonzaga solidifying their status as a powerhouse in the league while Pepperdine seeks to regroup and find their rhythm moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GONZ -29.5	152.5 o -112 / u -108	Gonzaga Bulldogs -6500 · Pepperdine Waves +2000

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Leaders

PointsYonatan Levy15Pepperdine Waves
AssistsStyles Phipps3Pepperdine Waves
ReboundsStyles Phipps7Pepperdine Waves
PointsTyon Grant-Foster18Gonzaga Bulldogs
AssistsBraeden Smith8Gonzaga Bulldogs
ReboundsGraham Ike10Gonzaga Bulldogs

Recent form

Pepperdine Waves

Last 10: 3-7Streak W170.4 scored · 73 allowed per game2-4 at home

W84-62vs Rice OwlsDec 21
L78-81at Long Beach State BeachDec 19
W70-62at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersDec 14
L56-65vs Vermont CatamountsDec 6
L63-71vs Abilene Christian WildcatsDec 3
L69-83at Cal State Fullerton TitansNov 29
L53-76at Fresno State BulldogsNov 27
L60-63vs Stephen F. Austin LumberjacksNov 22
W90-79vs LSU New Orleans PrivateersNov 19
L81-88vs Northern Colorado BearsNov 16

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Last 10: 9-1Streak W592.9 scored · 70.3 allowed per game4-1 away

W91-82at Oregon DucksDec 21
W98-70vs Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 18
W82-72vs UCLA BruinsDec 14
W109-58vs North Florida OspreysDec 8
W94-59at Kentucky WildcatsDec 6
L61-101at Michigan WolverinesNov 27
W100-61vs Maryland TerrapinsNov 26
W95-85at Alabama Crimson TideNov 25
W122-50vs Southern Utah ThunderbirdsNov 18
W77-65at Arizona State Sun DevilsNov 15

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Gonzaga	31-4	-	16-2
Saint Mary's	27-6	-	16-2
Santa Clara	26-9	1	15-3
Oregon State	17-16	7	9-9
Seattle U	21-14	8	8-10
Pacific	18-15	8	8-10
San Francisco	17-16	8	8-10
Washington State	12-20	9	7-11
Loyola Marymount	15-17	10	6-12
Portland	15-19	10	6-12
San Diego	12-21	11	5-13
Pepperdine	9-23	12	4-14

Box score

Stat	Gonzaga Bulldogs	Pepperdine Waves
Field goals	36-67	19-56
Field goal %	54	34
Three-pointers	10-22	5-19
Three-point %	45	26
Free throws	14-19	13-20
Free throw %	74	65
Rebounds	44	31
Offensive rebounds	13	10
Defensive rebounds	31	21
Assists	21	11
Steals	8	6
Blocks	7	2
Turnovers	9	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	24	11
Fast-break points	19	0
Points in the paint	50	18
Fouls	21	13
Largest lead	40	0
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	99	0

How the scoring went

2nd Half54-32Yonatan Levy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-33Yonatan Levy makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-33Graham Ike makes driving layup
2nd Half58-33Braden Huff makes 3-foot dunk (Braeden Smith assists)
2nd Half60-33Braden Huff makes layup (Braeden Smith assists)
2nd Half63-33Adam Miller makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Warley assists)
2nd Half63-35Javon Cooley makes 2-foot dunk (Vladimir Sudar assists)
2nd Half64-35Graham Ike makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-35Graham Ike makes 5-foot hook shot
2nd Half66-37Javon Cooley makes driving layup
2nd Half68-37Tyon Grant-Foster makes driving layup
2nd Half68-39Javon Cooley makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half69-39Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-39Davis Fogle makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
2nd Half74-39Mario Saint-Supery makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half74-41Stefan Cicic makes 6-foot hook shot (Styles Phipps assists)
2nd Half77-41Davis Fogle makes 25-foot three point jumper (Braden Huff assists)
2nd Half77-43Styles Phipps makes layup
2nd Half78-43Mario Saint-Supery makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half79-43Mario Saint-Supery makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half79-45Yonatan Levy makes layup (Aaron Clark assists)
2nd Half82-45Davis Fogle makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
2nd Half82-46Yonatan Levy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half82-47Yonatan Levy makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half84-47Tyon Grant-Foster makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
2nd Half84-48Yonatan Levy makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half84-49Styles Phipps makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half84-50Styles Phipps makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half85-50Ismaila Diagne makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half87-50Davis Fogle makes driving layup
2nd Half88-50Davis Fogle makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half90-50Tyon Grant-Foster makes driving layup
2nd Half90-52Luka Vudragovic makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot (Pasha Shemirani assists)
2nd Half92-52Ismaila Diagne makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half92-54Stefan Cicic makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half93-54Davis Fogle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half94-54Davis Fogle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half94-56David Mager makes driving layup
2nd Half95-56Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half96-56Tyon Grant-Foster makes free throw 2 of 2