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No. 1 Gonzaga overcomes slow start, beats Pepperdine 97-75

Andrew Nembhard came off the bench and finished with 17 points and eight assists, while Corey Kispert scored 16 and Aaron Cook a career-high 15.

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Gonzaga players celebrate after forward Anton Watson (22) dunked during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Pepperdine on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

MALIBU, Calif. — Drew Timme had 19 points and was one of six Gonzaga players to score in double figures as the top-ranked Bulldogs routed Pepperdine 97-75.

Andrew Nembhard came off the bench and finished with 17 points and eight assists, while Corey Kispert scored 16 and Aaron Cook a career-high 15.

Gonzaga has won 21 straight games dating to last season. Colbey Ross led Pepperdine with 16 points and seven assists, while Sedrick Altman scored 14.

Aaron Cook said his mindset coming here was to play at the highest level. He said his role is to come in and give a spark however he can and wherever he can.
— Karthik Venkataraman (@KREMKarthik) January 31, 2021