The Pepperdine Waves, ranked 288 in the NET rankings, pulled off a stunning 1-point upset over the Loyola Marymount Lions, ranked 163, with a final score of 90-89. This monumental victory was led by Aaron Clark, who scored 33 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. The Waves' win marked a significant turnaround from their predicted 8.2-point loss, as forecasted by the CHD Scout model. Loyola Marymount, with a 13-15 record, was expected to dominate the 7-20 Pepperdine, but the Waves had other plans, outscoring the Lions 36-33 in the second half to secure the win.
Aaron Clark Scores Season-High 33 Points to Lead Pepperdine to Upset Win
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with Loyola Marymount taking a 56-54 lead into halftime. The Lions' Myron Amey Jr. was on fire, scoring 25 points, while Jan Vide added 17 points and 5 assists. However, the Pepperdine Waves refused to back down, with Aaron Clark's 33 points and Danilo Dožic's 16 points leading the charge. The Waves' Stefan Cicic also chipped in with 13 points and 6 rebounds. In the second half, Pepperdine outscored Loyola Marymount 36-33, with Clark scoring 15 of his 33 points in the final 20 minutes. The Waves' comeback was capped off by a thrilling finish, with the team scoring 5 points in the final 2 minutes to take the lead. The Waves' 54 first-half points were the most they have scored in a half all season, and their 90 total points marked a season high.
The star of the show was undoubtedly Aaron Clark, who scored 33 points on 12-20 shooting, including 3-5 from beyond the arc. Clark's 7 rebounds were also a significant factor in the Waves' victory. For Loyola Marymount, Myron Amey Jr. led the way with 25 points, while Jan Vide added 17 points and 5 assists. Josh Dalton also contributed 15 points and 5 rebounds for the Lions. The Waves' Danilo Dožic and Stefan Cicic were also key performers, scoring 16 and 13 points, respectively. Clark's 33 points marked a season high, and his 7 rebounds were just 2 shy of his season high.
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The Waves outshot the Lions 51.7% to 46.2% from the field, and 40% to 33.3% from beyond the arc. Pepperdine also outrebounded Loyola Marymount 35-32, with Clark and Cicic combining for 13 rebounds. The Waves' 12 turnovers were also a significant factor, as they were able to limit their mistakes and capitalize on Loyola Marymount's 15 turnovers. The Lions' 89 points marked a season high in points allowed by the Waves, but Pepperdine's 90 points were enough to secure the win. The Waves' 54 first-half points were the most they have scored in a half all season, and their 36 second-half points were just enough to secure the victory.
The CHD Scout model predicted a Loyola Marymount victory by 8.2 points, with a predicted score of 69-77. However, the actual result was a 1-point Pepperdine win, marking a significant upset. The model underestimated the Waves' ability to score, as they put up 90 points, 21 more than predicted. The model also overestimated the Lions' defense, as they allowed 90 points, 13 more than predicted. The CHD Scout model was wrong in its prediction, and the actual result was a stunning upset. The model's predicted margin of 8.2 points was off by 9.2 points, and its predicted score was off by 12 points.
This win was a massive upset for the Pepperdine Waves, and it will have real consequences for their resume. The Waves, who were ranked 288 in the NET rankings, picked up a Quadrant 4 win over a team ranked 163. This win will help to bolster the Waves' resume, and it could potentially move them up in the NET rankings. For Loyola Marymount, the loss will be a significant blow to their resume, as they fell to a team ranked 125 spots below them in the NET rankings. The Lions, who were ranked 163, suffered a Quadrant 4 loss, which will hurt their chances of making the tournament. The Waves' win marked their first Quadrant 4 win of the season, and it could be a significant turning point in their season.
The Pepperdine Waves want to build on this momentum as they face off against the San Francisco Dons on February 17. The Loyola Marymount Lions, on the other hand, will try to bounce back from this tough loss as they face the Santa Clara Broncos on February 18. The Waves want to carry their momentum into their next game, while the Lions want to regroup and get back on track.