Vrankic leads Santa Clara over Pepperdine 86-82

<p>SANTA CLARA, Calif. &mdash; Josip Vrankic had 26 points as Santa Clara edged past Pepperdine 86-82 on Saturday.</p>
<p>Jalen Williams had 17 points for Santa Clara (10-6, 4-4 West Coast Conference), which ended its four-game home losing streak. Christian Carlyle added 16 points. Giordan Williams had 10 points.</p>
<p>Santa Clara totaled 52 second-half points, a season best for the team.</p>
<p>Colbey Ross had 26 points and six assists for the Waves (10-9, 6-4). Jan Zidek added 18 points and nine rebounds. Kessler Edwards had 11 points.</p>
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