Washington State Defeats Pepperdine 95-79 at Home
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Beasley Coliseum
Washington State Cougars 95, Pepperdine Waves 79, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Pepperdine Waves vs Washington State Cougars?
Washington State Cougars beat Pepperdine Waves 95-79 at Beasley Coliseum on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Pepperdine Waves vs Washington State Cougars?
Washington State Cougars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -750 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.
The Washington State Cougars secured a decisive victory against the Pepperdine Waves, winning 95-79 at Beasley Coliseum. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the Cougars' ability to bounce back from a four-game losing streak, demonstrating resilience in front of their home crowd. Washington State improved its home record to 9-13, while Pepperdine fell to 6-16 overall.
In terms of recent form, Washington State had been struggling, entering the game with a record of 5-5 over their last ten outings, but they had lost their previous four games. Their average points scored during this stretch was 76.2, while they allowed an average of 77.0 points. In contrast, Pepperdine's recent performances had been even more challenging, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games, including a one-game losing streak. The Waves averaged 64.5 points scored and allowed 77.7 points during this period.
At home, Washington State had a record of 3-1 in their last four games, while their away record was 2-4. Conversely, Pepperdine struggled significantly on the road, with an away record of 0-5 in their last five games. This fixture marked the third meeting between these two teams, with Washington State having won both previous encounters in the 2025 season, including a narrow 87-86 victory at home.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but both teams had been dealing with challenges in their lineups throughout the season. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, favored Washington State significantly, pricing them at -11.5 on the spread and offering a moneyline of -750 for the Cougars and +525 for the Waves. The total for the game was set at 146.5, with over odds at -112.0 and under odds at -108.0.
The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, with the atmosphere at Beasley Coliseum likely contributing to the Cougars' performance. Fans were treated to a display of offensive prowess, with Washington State's scoring plays highlighted by a series of impactful shots in the second half, including a 26-foot three-point jumper from Ace Glass and a driving layup from Styles Phipps.
As the game progressed, Washington State maintained control, showcasing their ability to score efficiently and keep Pepperdine at bay. The Cougars' final score of 95 not only reflects their offensive capabilities but also illustrates the struggles of the Waves, who managed to score 79 points but were unable to keep pace with the home team. The victory solidified Washington State's dominance in this matchup, continuing their winning streak against Pepperdine.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WSU -11.5 | 146.5 o -112 / u -108 | Pepperdine Waves +525 · Washington State Cougars -750 |
Leaders
- PointsSimon Hildebrandt19Washington State Cougars
- AssistsAce Glass5Washington State Cougars
- ReboundsEmmanuel Ugbo8Washington State Cougars
- PointsStyles Phipps25Pepperdine Waves
- AssistsStyles Phipps5Pepperdine Waves
- ReboundsPavle Stošic5Pepperdine Waves
Recent form
Washington State Cougars
Last 10: 5-5Streak L476.2 scored · 77 allowed per game3-1 at home
- L92-96at San Diego TorerosJan 22
- L80-85at San Francisco DonsJan 19
- L65-86vs Gonzaga BulldogsJan 16
- L82-88at Saint Mary's GaelsJan 10
- W81-67vs Oregon State BeaversJan 5
- W78-76vs Loyola Marymount LionsJan 3
- L55-69at Seattle U RedhawksDec 31
- W67-62at Portland PilotsDec 28
- W84-78vs Mercer BearsDec 20
- W78-63at Eastern Washington EaglesDec 18
Pepperdine Waves
Last 10: 2-8Streak L164.5 scored · 77.7 allowed per game0-5 away
- L60-84at Gonzaga BulldogsJan 22
- 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
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 | Washington State Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-56 | 34-64 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 6-17 | 16-37 |
| Three-point % | 35 | 43 |
| Free throws | 13-15 | 11-15 |
| Free throw % | 87 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 20 |
| Assists | 11 | 20 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 30 |
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 23 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 97 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-56Aaron Clark makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-56Aaron Clark makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half49-58Eemeli Yalaho makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-58Styles Phipps makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half53-58Styles Phipps makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half53-60Emmanuel Ugbo makes 9-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half53-63Rihards Vavers makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jerone Morton assists)
- 2nd Half53-64Emmanuel Ugbo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-65Eemeli Yalaho makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-66Eemeli Yalaho makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-68Emmanuel Ugbo makes layup (Eemeli Yalaho assists)
- 2nd Half54-68Aaron Clark makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-71Ace Glass makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half56-71Aaron Clark makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-73ND Okafor makes layup (Ace Glass assists)
- 2nd Half56-74ND Okafor makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half56-76ND Okafor makes layup (Ace Glass assists)
- 2nd Half56-78Ace Glass makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half58-78Styles Phipps makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half59-78Styles Phipps makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-78Danilo Dožic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-78Danilo Dožic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-80ND Okafor makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half63-80Aaron Clark makes layup
- 2nd Half63-83Parker Gerrits makes 24-foot three point jumper (Eemeli Yalaho assists)
- 2nd Half65-83Danilo Dožic makes 15-foot jumper
- 2nd Half65-86Simon Hildebrandt makes 24-foot three point jumper (ND Okafor assists)
- 2nd Half65-88Simon Hildebrandt makes layup (Ace Glass assists)
- 2nd Half67-88Danilo Dožic makes 4-foot hook shot (Styles Phipps assists)
- 2nd Half67-90Emmanuel Ugbo makes layup (Ace Glass assists)
- 2nd Half70-90Javon Cooley makes 23-foot three point jumper (Styles Phipps assists)
- 2nd Half72-90Styles Phipps makes layup (Luka Vudragovic assists)
- 2nd Half72-93Ace Glass makes 26-foot three point jumper (Rihards Vavers assists)
- 2nd Half74-93Styles Phipps makes driving layup
- 2nd Half76-93David Mager makes 8-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half76-94Dio Blakely makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-95Dio Blakely makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-95David Mager makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half78-95David Mager makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half79-95David Mager makes free throw 3 of 3
Win probability
Above the line favours Washington State Cougars, below favours Pepperdine Waves.
Venue
- Beasley ColiseumPullman, WA
- Attendance2773
- OfficialsShawn Lehigh, D.G. Nelson, Toby Doolittle
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