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Updates: No. 1 Gonzaga returns to top spot ahead of rematch with WCC worst Pepperdine | SWX Right Now


second half

13:25 – GU 57, PU 47: Pepperdine goes on an 8-0 run, Hickman is called for a charge and Gonzaga calls a timeout.

Mallette has scored six of the Waves’ last eight points and is up to 20 in the game.

All the momentum is with Pepperdine, as Gonzaga will need to break a 2:11 scoring drought to stop the bleeding.

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15:20 – GU57, PU39: Pepperdine make two 3-pointers to start the second half, doing everything it can offensively, but are still outscored 12-10 leading into the U16 half timeout.

Holmgren knocks down a 3-pointer before the timeout, after the Zags missed their first four 3-point attempts of the half.

Holmgren and Pepperdine’s Mallette lead all scorers with 14 pieces. The Zags’ offense is going through Nembhard, who has 10 assists.

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Gonzaga took control in the final 10 minutes of the first half, after Pepperdine opened the game keeping it close.

The Zags closed on a 13-5 run over the final 4:36, though the Waves made the final five points, including a 3-pointer with three seconds remaining.

Gonzaga’s post trio of Chet Holmgren, Anton Watson and Drew Timme dominated – like they did in these teams’ first meeting.

Holmgren had nine points, eight rebounds and three blocks, while Watson and Timme added eight points to a piece.

The Bulldogs shot 51.4% from the field, but 3 of 11 on 3-pointers, which it will look to improve upon in the second half.

Meanwhile, the Waves were contained, shooting 39.4% from the field and 3 of 8 on 3-pointers.

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first half

3:25 – GU 38, PU 24: Pepperdine cuts the lead to eight, but the Zags go into the U4 half timeout on a 6-0 run to extend their lead.

Like in the first meeting between these teams the post players are leading the way. Holmgren has a team-high with nine points, while Watson and Timme add eight apiece.

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7:22 – GU 30, PU 17: Both teams trade dunks leading into the U8 media timeout.

Zags have seven scorers, led by Holmgren’s seven points. The Bulldogs are shooting 54.2% from the field and 2-for-8 on 3-pointers, as they start to pull away from Pepperdine.

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10:40 – GU22, PU11: Gonzaga breaking away, on a 12-2 run leading into the U12 half timeout.

Pepperdine struggling to score inside on Holmgren, making 1 of his last 7 attempts. The Zag freshman has two blocks and two steals to go with seven points and five rebounds.

14:03 – GU 14, PU 9: Fast pace in the opening six minutes, as the Zags hold a slight advantage at the U16 media timeout.

Pepperdine hanging close through Mallette’s seven points, making his first three attempts from the field.

Gonzaga has looked a little sloppy, but have made 6 of 12 shots from the field. Bolton leads with five points on a 3-pointer and break-away layup off a steal.

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Gonzaga is back on top for its make-up game against Pepperdine.

The No. 1 Bulldogs (21-2, 10-0 West Coast) take on the Waves (7-20, 1-11) in Malibu, California, at 8 pm on ESPN2.

The Zags are closing in on an undefeated run through its conference schedule, with four games remaining. Gonzaga will play his last home game of the season on Saturday against Santa Clara, before a road trip at San Francisco and Saint Mary’s next week.

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The Bulldogs are on a 14-game win streak and passed Auburn in the AP Top 25 poll on Monday, returning to the top-ranked team in the country. The Zags are also ranked No. 1 in the NET Rankings, Kenpom and the coaches poll.

Meanwhile, Pepperdine is the worst team in the WCC. Gonzaga beat the Waves 117-83 to open conference play.

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Series history

Gonzaga holds a 62-31 series advantage over Pepperdine, and are on a 42-game win streak dating back to Jan. 18, 2002.

The Zags dominated the Waves in its first meeting this season, as six players reached double figures. The post combination of Anton Watson, Chet Holmgren and Drew Timme combined for 55 points and 20 rebounds.

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