Pepperdine head coach Ed Schilling reactson the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle (99) drives during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pepperdine, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Gonzaga guard Ryan Nembhard, left, shoots against Pepperdine guard Jaxon Olvera, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few, left, reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pepperdine, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Gonzaga forward Ben Gregg, left, looks to shoot against Pepperdine forward Dovydas Butka, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Gonzaga forward Graham Ike, right, shoots against Pepperdine guard Jaxon Olvera, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)