Pepperdine Ends UC Davis’ Winning Run in Thrilling Showdown

Score:  UC Davis 46, Pepperdine 85
Location: Malibu, California.
Records:  UC Davis 7-5 (2-0), Pepperdine 6-7 (0-0)
 
The summary: UC Davis’ series of four victories was halted in Malibu with a loss of 85-46 to Pepperdine, representing their initial defeat in December.
 
COURT SIDE

• Carl Daughtery Jr. was the standout performer for the Aggies with 11 points
• TY Johnson followed as the second highest scorer for UC Davis, contributing nine points and two steals
• Niko Rocak also contributed with seven points
• The UC Davis bench, led by Daughtery Jr., accounted for 20 points of the total score
• Leo DeBruhl secured a team-high six rebounds

 
HOW IT UNFOLDED

• Rocak started strong, netting the first points for UC Davis with a three-pointer at the 17:00 minute mark
• However, the Waves managed to control the pace early on, establishing an 8-3 advantage heading into the first media timeout
• The Aggies countered with a crucial three-point play by Johnson with 12:02 left to reduce the gap
• Pepperdine kept their momentum, leading by 21 points heading into the under-four-minute media timeout and extending the lead to 24 points, with the Waves ahead 43-19 at halftime
• The second half continued with Pepperdine dominating throughout, ultimately winning with an 85-46 score
• Five different Waves players reached double digits, with Dovydas Butka topping the score with 18 points

UP NEXT: UC Davis will return to play on Saturday, Dec. 28, facing Cal Maritime at 4 p.m. PT. 
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