Defense shines as BYU tops Pepperdine 65-54

Defense shines as BYU tops Pepperdine 65-54

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Brandon Averette had 15 points and six rebounds as BYU beat Pepperdine 65-54.

Trevin Knell added 12 points for the Cougars, who held the Waves to 28.8% shooting, the lowest mark of the season for a BYU opponent.

Colbey Ross led the Waves with 21 points.