Cornell edges Pepperdine 86-85 in season opener
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Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Cornell secured an 86-85 victory over Pepperdine on November 2 in Ithaca, New York. Jacob Beccles led the Big Red with 19 points, including a game-winning layup with 24 seconds remaining. The teams entered halftime with Cornell leading 46-40. Mateen Rafiq contributed 17 points for Cornell, while Alex Constanza was the top scorer for Pepperdine with 25 points. Both teams are scheduled to play again on November 5, with Cornell visiting Lehigh and Pepperdine hosting La Sierra.
- •Cornell wins season opener against Pepperdine 86-85.
- •Jacob Beccles scores a crucial layup with 24 seconds left.
- •Cornell led at halftime 46-40.
- •Mateen Rafiq adds 17 points for Cornell.
- •Alex Constanza scores 25 points for Pepperdine.
- 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Jacob Beccles’ layup with 24 seconds left seals Cornell’s 86-85 win over Pepperdine
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Beccles and Cornell defeat Pepperdine 86-85
"(AP) — Jacob Beccles led Cornell with 19 points and secured the victory with a layup with 24 seconds left as the Big Red opened its season by knocking off Pepperdine 86-85 on Monday.Beccles went 7 for 12 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Big Red.
"(AP) — Jacob Beccles led Cornell with 19 points and secured the victory with a layup with 24 seconds left as the Big Red knocked off Pepperdine 86-85 on Monday.Beccles went 7 of 12 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Big Red (1-0).
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 3:35 AMJacob Beccles’ layup with 24 seconds left seals Cornell’s 86-85 win over Pepperdine
(AP) — Jacob Beccles led Cornell with 19 points and secured the victory with a layup with 24 seconds left as the Big Red opened its season by knocking off Pepperdine 86-85 on Monday.Beccles went 7 for 12 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Big Red.
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 2:30 AMBeccles and Cornell defeat Pepperdine 86-85
(AP) — Jacob Beccles led Cornell with 19 points and secured the victory with a layup with 24 seconds left as the Big Red knocked off Pepperdine 86-85 on Monday.Beccles went 7 of 12 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range) for the Big Red (1-0).
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