BYU beats Pepperdine in OT to reach WCC final vs No. 1 Zags

BYU beats Pepperdine in OT to reach WCC final vs No. 1 Zags

PARADISE, Nev. (AP) — Alex Barcello scored 23 points and Matt Haarms hit the go-ahead foul shots with 2:01 left in overtime, sending BYU to an 82-77 win over Pepperdine in the West Coast Conference Tournament semifinals.

The Cougars advance to play No. 1 Gonzaga for the championship Tuesday night.

Colbey Ross made a tying jumper for Pepperdine as time expired in regulation.

Haarms scored 18 points for BYU, and Brandon Averette added 16.

Kessler Edwards had 20 points for the Waves.