Johnson makes go-ahead layup with 0.8 seconds left and UC Davis take down Pepperdine 79-78

DAVIS, Calif. (AP) — Ty Johnson made a go-ahead layup with 0.8 seconds left and UC Davis beat Pepperdine 79-78 on Thursday night.

After Pepperdine's Malik Moore made 1 of 2 free throws with 5.1 seconds left for a 78-77 lead, Johnson went coast-to-coast and banked in a layup.

It was UC Davis' first lead since 7-6. Pepperdine led by as many as 19 points in the second half.

Johnson finished with 28 points for the Aggies (2-0). Elijah Pepper added 24 points, going 8 of 14 from the field and 6 of 7 from the free throw line. Niko Rocak had nine points and was 3 of 3 shooting and 2 of 4 from the free throw line.

Michael Ajayi led the Waves (1-1) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and 14 rebounds. Houston Mallette added 15 points for Pepperdine. In addition, Moore had 15 points.

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Both teams next play Sunday. UC Davis visits Montana and Pepperdine plays Lafayette at home.

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