Polk carries Pepperdine over Coastal Carolina for CBI title

<p>DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. &mdash; Darryl Polk Jr. had 19 points and five steals, and Pepperdine romped past Coastal Carolina 84-61 on Wednesday night for the College Basketball Invitational championship. </p>
<p>Victor Ohia Obioha added 16 points for the Waves (15-12). Colbey Ross had 15 points and seven assists, and Jade’ Smith scored 11. Kessler Edwards had nine points, six rebounds and four blocks.</p>
<p>Edwards was named the most valuable player after scoring 22 points in the first round, and securing 28 points, seven rebounds, five blocks and three steals in the semifinals.</p>
<p>Deanthony Tipler had 16 points for the Chanticleers (18-8). Essam Mostafa added 15 points.</p>
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