Cumberland, Davis Lead Pepperdine to First Win of Season on the Road

PORTLAND — Mike Cumberland and Craig Davis scored 18 points each Thursday night as Pepperdine rallied in the second half for its first road victory of the season, an 81-66 West Coast Athletic Conference victory over Portland.

The Waves (9-14 overall, 4-6 in the WCAC), who lost their first nine road games of the season, were trailing, 35-32, at halftime, but rallied by making 55% of their shots in the second half. Portland made just 31% after halftime.

Pepperdine took the lead for good, 40-39, on Eric White’s layup with 17:21 left. The Waves, nursing a 49-48 lead, broke open the game with a 20-6 run that gave them a 69-54 lead with 5:33 left.

Greg Anthony scored 17 points for Portland (13-10, 5-5) and Greg Attaway added 16.

White added 17 for the Waves and Levi Middlebrooks had 7 points and 11 rebounds.