Preseason NIT - Recap - Missouri State Defeats Pepperdine 80-60
Preseason NIT - Recap - Missouri State Defeats Pepperdine 80-60
Pepperdine was run off the court by Missouri State on Monday as they blasted them 80-60 at JQH Arena.
Missouri State was the ATS victor, as they covered the 15.5-point spread as a favorite.
Kyle Weems had 13 points for Missouri State and Caleb Patterson chipped in with 13 points. Jermaine Mallett had 7 assists for them, while Kyle Weems was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Pepperdine got 20 points from Mychel Thompson in a losing cause and another 15 points from Taylor Darby. Lorne Jackson contributed 3 assists for them, while Taylor Darby had 6 rebounds.
Missouri State hit the break leading 29-26 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Missouri State as they grabbed 33 boards, while Pepperdine only had 22.

