NCAAB · Final

Gonzaga Dominates Pepperdine in Convincing Win

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · McCarthey Athletic Center

Gonzaga Bulldogs 84, Pepperdine Waves 60, 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 Pepperdine Waves vs Gonzaga Bulldogs?

Gonzaga Bulldogs beat Pepperdine Waves 84-60 at McCarthey Athletic Center on January 21, 2026.

Who was favored in Pepperdine Waves vs Gonzaga Bulldogs?

Gonzaga Bulldogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -50000 (about 100% implied). The favorite won.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs showcased their dominance in college basketball with an impressive victory over the Pepperdine Waves, finishing the game with a score of 84-60. This matchup was significant not only because of the teams' contrasting records but also due to Gonzaga's remarkable home performance and their recent form. The Bulldogs entered the game with a home record of 20-1, while the Waves struggled with an away record of 6-15.

Gonzaga's recent form has been nothing short of stellar, as they boasted a perfect 10-0 record in their last ten games, including a winning streak of ten consecutive victories. They averaged an impressive 87.4 points scored per game while allowing only 68.4 points. Their last five games reflected a similar trend, with an average of 81.6 points scored and 62.2 points allowed. In contrast, Pepperdine had a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, with a scoring average of 65.5 points and an average of 75.5 points allowed. Their recent performance included a win against the Portland Pilots, but they had lost six of their previous seven games before facing Gonzaga.

The game took place at the McCarthey Athletic Center, where Gonzaga has been particularly formidable, holding a perfect home record of 5-0 in their last five games. Pepperdine, on the other hand, struggled on the road with a 1-4 record in their last five away games. The teams had met previously three times in the current and prior seasons, with Gonzaga winning all encounters decisively, including a 96-56 victory just weeks earlier on December 29, 2025.

In terms of player availability, the block did not specify any injuries affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The odds from DraftKings indicated Gonzaga as heavy favorites, with a spread of -28.5 and a moneyline of -50000, while Pepperdine was listed at +4000. The total for the game was set at 150.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring affair.

The game conditions were conducive to a high-paced matchup, and Gonzaga took full advantage. The Bulldogs quickly established control, leading 78-53 at one point in the second half. Key scoring plays included a series of jump shots and layups that showcased Gonzaga's offensive prowess. Notably, Noah Haaland contributed significantly with a series of free throws and a layup that pushed the score to 84-60, solidifying their lead.

Overall, this game underscored Gonzaga's strength in the NCAAB landscape, particularly at home, while highlighting the challenges faced by Pepperdine as they continue to seek consistency in their performance.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	GONZ -28.5	150.5 o -112 / u -108	Pepperdine Waves +4000 · Gonzaga Bulldogs -50000

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Leaders

PointsDavis Fogle17Gonzaga Bulldogs
AssistsDavis Fogle4Gonzaga Bulldogs
ReboundsIsmaila Diagne10Gonzaga Bulldogs
PointsStyles Phipps13Pepperdine Waves
AssistsAaron Clark4Pepperdine Waves
ReboundsPavle Stošic5Pepperdine Waves

Recent form

Gonzaga Bulldogs

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1087.4 scored · 68.4 allowed per game5-0 at home

W71-50at Seattle U RedhawksJan 18
W86-65at Washington State CougarsJan 16
W89-77vs Santa Clara BroncosJan 9
W82-47vs Loyola Marymount LionsJan 5
W80-72vs Seattle U RedhawksJan 3
W99-93at San Diego TorerosDec 31
W96-56at Pepperdine WavesDec 29
W91-82at Oregon DucksDec 21
W98-70vs Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 18
W82-72vs UCLA BruinsDec 14

Pepperdine Waves

Last 10: 3-7Streak W165.5 scored · 75.5 allowed per game1-4 away

W67-63vs Portland PilotsJan 15
L60-80vs San Francisco DonsJan 11
L63-83at San Diego TorerosJan 9
L69-74at Pacific TigersJan 5
L63-82at Santa Clara BroncosJan 3
L45-72vs Saint Mary's GaelsDec 31
L56-96vs Gonzaga BulldogsDec 29
W84-62vs Rice OwlsDec 21
L78-81at Long Beach State BeachDec 19
W70-62at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersDec 14

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	Pepperdine Waves	Gonzaga Bulldogs
Field goals	22-58	31-66
Field goal %	38	47
Three-pointers	3-22	5-20
Three-point %	14	25
Free throws	13-14	17-24
Free throw %	93	71
Rebounds	34	42
Offensive rebounds	10	15
Defensive rebounds	24	27
Assists	11	9
Steals	5	10
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	15	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	19
Fast-break points	2	18
Points in the paint	26	48
Fouls	18	17
Largest lead	0	30
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	95

How the scoring went

2nd Half29-48Jalen Warley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half31-48Aaron Clark makes driving layup
2nd Half31-50Ismaila Diagne makes layup
2nd Half33-50Javon Cooley makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half33-52Braeden Smith makes driving layup
2nd Half33-54Adam Miller makes 10-foot jumper (Jalen Warley assists)
2nd Half35-54Stefan Cicic makes 9-foot jumper (Aaron Clark assists)
2nd Half35-55Davis Fogle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half36-55Styles Phipps makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-55Styles Phipps makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-56Davis Fogle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half37-58Tyon Grant-Foster makes 2-foot dunk (Davis Fogle assists)
2nd Half37-60Mario Saint-Supery makes driving layup
2nd Half37-62Noah Haaland makes layup
2nd Half38-62Styles Phipps makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-62Styles Phipps makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half39-64Steele Venters makes 15-foot jumper
2nd Half40-64Pavle Stošic makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-64Pavle Stošic makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-65Davis Fogle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-66Davis Fogle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-66Aaron Clark makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-69Adam Miller makes 25-foot three point jumper (Braeden Smith assists)
2nd Half44-69Stefan Cicic makes layup
2nd Half46-69Pavle Stošic makes 7-foot hook shot
2nd Half46-72Mario Saint-Supery makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half46-74Braeden Smith makes layup (Mario Saint-Supery assists)
2nd Half46-76Noah Haaland makes layup
2nd Half48-76Pavle Stošic makes layup (Aaron Clark assists)
2nd Half49-76Pavle Stošic makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-78Davis Fogle makes driving layup
2nd Half51-78Luka Vudragovic makes driving layup
2nd Half53-78Pavle Stošic makes 17-foot jumper
2nd Half53-79Noah Haaland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-80Noah Haaland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-80Vladimir Sudar makes 18-foot pullup jump shot (David Mager assists)
2nd Half55-82Noah Haaland makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Davis Fogle assists)
2nd Half57-82Vladimir Sudar makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half60-82Luka Vudragovic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Pavle Stošic assists)
2nd Half60-84Noah Haaland makes layup