Mallette scores 24 in Pepperdine's 88-53 win over Long Island University

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Houston Mallette scored 24 points as Pepperdine beat Long Island University 88-53 on Monday night.

Mallette also contributed six rebounds for the Waves (3-1). Nils Cooper scored 13 points and added three steals. Curtis Williams was 4 of 6 shooting and 4 of 4 from the free throw line to finish with 12 points.

The Sharks (0-2) were led by R.J. Greene, who recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds. LIU also got 10 points and two steals from Terell Strickland. Tai Strickland also had 10 points.

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Up next for Pepperdine is a matchup Friday with UNLV at home. LIU visits UCLA on Wednesday.

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