PALM DESERT, Calif. (Interstat) — Fresno State used a dominant second half to pull away from Pepperdine for a 76-53 men’s basketball victory on Wednesday at Acrisure Arena. The Bulldogs, who led 27-35 at halftime, outscored the Waves 49-18 after the break.

Jake Heidbreder led all scorers with 27 points for Fresno State, while Zaon Collins added 10 points and nine assists. Javon Cooley scored 15 points for Pepperdine. The Bulldogs capitalized on Pepperdine’s mistakes, scoring 28 points off 14 turnovers. Fresno State improved to 6-2, while Pepperdine fell to 3-4.