San Francisco Dons Defeat Pepperdine Waves 80-60
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Firestone Fieldhouse
San Francisco Dons 80, Pepperdine Waves 60, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won San Francisco Dons vs Pepperdine Waves?
San Francisco Dons beat Pepperdine Waves 80-60 at Firestone Fieldhouse on January 10, 2026.
Who was favored in San Francisco Dons vs Pepperdine Waves?
San Francisco Dons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -375 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the San Francisco Dons secured an 80-60 victory over the Pepperdine Waves at Firestone Fieldhouse on January 10, 2026. This game was significant as it showcased the Dons' strong performance against a struggling Pepperdine team, which has now lost six consecutive games.
The Dons entered the game with a record of 12-7, having won six of their last ten games, although they were coming off a loss against the Loyola Marymount Lions. Their scoring average over the last ten games stood at 74.0 points per game, while they allowed an average of 69.2 points. In contrast, the Waves had a disappointing record of 5-14, with only two wins in their last ten games and a current losing streak of five games. They averaged 64.7 points scored per game, but their defense struggled, allowing an average of 74.8 points.
At home, Pepperdine's record was 1-4, and they had performed poorly in their last five games, averaging just 59.2 points while allowing 81.4 points. The Dons, on the other hand, had a better away record of 2-3, and their recent form included an average of 71.6 points scored and 69.0 points allowed in their last five games.
Historically, the Dons had previously faced the Waves earlier in the 2025 season, where they also emerged victorious with a score of 80-63. This continued dominance in head-to-head matchups added to the pressure on the Waves as they sought to turn their season around.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams could have been influenced by player availability, particularly for the Waves, who have been struggling to find consistency.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Dons favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 140.5. This indicated a strong belief in the Dons' ability to perform well against a struggling Pepperdine side.
The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, with the home crowd supporting the Waves, but the Dons quickly established their dominance. Key moments in the game included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where the Dons extended their lead significantly. Notable plays included a 24-foot three-point jumper by Junjie Wang and a layup by Veniamin Abosi, contributing to the Dons' commanding performance.
As the game progressed, the Waves struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short of any significant comeback. The Dons effectively maintained their lead, demonstrating their offensive prowess and defensive resilience throughout the match.
Overall, the game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the two teams, with the Dons continuing to build on their successful season while the Waves faced further challenges as they look to regroup and find a way to break their losing streak.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | SF -7.5 | 140.5 o -110 / u -110 | San Francisco Dons -375 · Pepperdine Waves +295 |
Leaders
- PointsStyles Phipps18Pepperdine Waves
- AssistsStyles Phipps3Pepperdine Waves
- ReboundsStyles Phipps9Pepperdine Waves
- PointsJunjie Wang27San Francisco Dons
- AssistsVukasin Masic6San Francisco Dons
- ReboundsDavid Fuchs12San Francisco Dons
Recent form
Pepperdine Waves
Last 10: 2-8Streak L564.7 scored · 74.8 allowed per game1-4 at home
- 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
- L56-65vs Vermont CatamountsDec 6
- L63-71vs Abilene Christian WildcatsDec 3
San Francisco Dons
Last 10: 6-4Streak L174 scored · 69.2 allowed per game2-3 away
- L82-84at Loyola Marymount LionsJan 9
- W73-68vs Portland PilotsJan 5
- W74-64vs San Diego TorerosJan 3
- L62-70at Oregon State BeaversDec 31
- W67-59at Seattle U RedhawksDec 29
- W94-64vs Morgan State BearsDec 21
- W85-71vs Loyola Chicago RamblersDec 18
- L75-85at Saint Louis BillikensDec 14
- W65-62at Mississippi State BulldogsDec 7
- L63-65vs North Alabama LionsDec 4
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 | San Francisco Dons | Pepperdine Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-66 | 18-59 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 31 |
| Three-pointers | 13-34 | 3-21 |
| Three-point % | 38 | 14 |
| Free throws | 5-10 | 21-29 |
| Free throw % | 50 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 49 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 33 | 20 |
| Assists | 19 | 9 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 20 |
| Fouls | 22 | 11 |
| Largest lead | 23 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 98 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-27Styles Phipps makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-29Aaron Clark makes layup (Styles Phipps assists)
- 2nd Half47-29Vukasin Masic makes 24-foot three point jumper (David Fuchs assists)
- 2nd Half47-31Danilo Dožic makes 11-foot jumper (Luka Vudragovic assists)
- 2nd Half47-32Styles Phipps makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-33Styles Phipps makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-33Tyrone Riley IV makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-33Tyrone Riley IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-35Aaron Clark makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-35David Fuchs makes layup
- 2nd Half53-35Tyrone Riley IV makes driving layup
- 2nd Half53-37Styles Phipps makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Javon Cooley assists)
- 2nd Half56-37Tyrone Riley IV makes 24-foot three point jumper (Legend Smiley assists)
- 2nd Half58-37David Fuchs makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 2nd Half60-37Tyrone Riley IV makes 2-foot dunk (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 2nd Half60-40David Mager makes 23-foot three point jumper (Styles Phipps assists)
- 2nd Half60-43Aaron Clark makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half62-43Junjie Wang makes 2-foot dunk (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 2nd Half62-44Javon Cooley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-44Junjie Wang makes 25-foot three point jumper (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 2nd Half65-45Danilo Dožic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-46Javon Cooley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-46Junjie Wang makes 24-foot three point jumper (Weilun Zhao assists)
- 2nd Half68-47David Mager makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-48David Mager makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-48Junjie Wang makes 23-foot three point jumper (Veniamin Abosi assists)
- 2nd Half71-50Styles Phipps makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half72-50Tyrone Riley IV makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-52David Mager makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-53David Mager makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half72-54Danilo Dožic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-55Javon Cooley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-56David Mager makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-56Junjie Wang makes 24-foot three point jumper (Vukasin Masic assists)
- 2nd Half75-58David Mager makes layup (Aaron Clark assists)
- 2nd Half77-58Veniamin Abosi makes layup (Tyrone Riley IV assists)
- 2nd Half77-59Styles Phipps makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-60Styles Phipps makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-60Weilun Zhao makes driving layup
- 2nd Half80-60Veniamin Abosi makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Pepperdine Waves, below favours San Francisco Dons.
Venue
- Firestone FieldhouseMalibu, CA
- Attendance645
- OfficialsJustin Shamion, John Hampton, Wacey Lym
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