Pepperdine loses at home to Fresno State, 80-72

Fresno State 80, at Pepperdine 72: Paul George scored 24 of his career-high-tying 29 points in the second half as the Bulldogs (4-4) held off the Waves (3-6). George, who originally signed a letter of intent with Pepperdine, had 14 points during a 16-2 run to open the second half. Keion Bell had team highs of 24 points and seven assists for the Waves.

at Denver 89, Cal State Northridge 82: Nate Rohnert scored 17 points and Chase Hallam added a career-high 16 as the Pioneers (6-2) defeated the Matadors (4-5). Willie Galick led Northridge with 20 points and Lenny Daniel had 14 points and 13 rebounds. Denver, which shot 59.1%, led by as many as 16 points before Northridge pulled within two, 78-76, late in the game.

-- associated press TONIGHT

Cal Baptist at Pepperdine...7

Montana at Loyola Marymount...7