BYU beats Pepperdine in OT to reach WCC final vs No. 1 Zags

<p>PARADISE, Nev. &mdash; Alex Barcello scored 23 points and Matt Haarms hit the go-ahead foul shots with 2:01 left in overtime, sending BYU to an 82-77 win over Pepperdine in the West Coast Conference Tournament semifinals Monday night. </p>
<p>On the following Waves possession, Haarms blocked a jump shot by Sedrick Altman to help the Cougars advance to play No. 1 Gonzaga for the championship Tuesday night. </p>
<p>Colbey Ross made a tying jumper for Pepperdine as time expired in regulation.</p>
<p>Haarms scored 18 points for BYU (20-5), and Brandon Averette added 16.</p>
<p>Kessler Edwards had 20 points for the Waves (12-12). Ross added 16 points and Jade’ Smith had 15.</p>
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