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The Pepperdine Waves (3-5) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Abilene Christian Wildcats (5-3) on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The game airs at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Pepperdine vs. Abilene Christian
- Game day: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Pepperdine 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 43.6 | 254 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.0 | 257 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.0 | 169 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.5 | 153 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.8 | 181 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 228 |
Abilene Christian 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.9 | 209 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.4 | 178 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.8 | 132 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 23.5 | 1 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 293 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.4 | 31 |
Pepperdine vs. Abilene Christian Stat Insights
Points
- The Waves put up 11.5 more points than the Wildcats concede (65.6).
- Pepperdine is 3-2 when tallying more than 65.6 points.
- Abilene Christian has a 5-2 record when allowing less than 77.1 points.
- The Wildcats' 73.8 points per game are just 3.6 fewer than the Waves concede.
- When scoring over 77.4 points, Abilene Christian is 3-0.
- The Waves have been outscored by two points this year (0.3 points per game), while the Wildcats have scored 65 more points than their opponents (8.2 per game).
Shooting
- The Waves shoot 43.6% from the field, only 0.2% higher than the Wildcats allow defensively.
- In games when Pepperdine shoots higher than 43.4% from the field, it is 3-0 overall.
- The Wildcats' 44.9% shooting percentage from the field is the same as the Waves have conceded.
- Abilene Christian is 3-0 when shooting better than 45.0% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Waves and Wildcats rebound at around the same rate, with the Waves averaging 0.8 fewer rebounds per game.
- When Abilene Christian has a rebounding advantage, it is 5-1. When recording fewer boards, Pepperdine is 1-3.
- The Waves' 11.8 offensive rebounds per game are only 0.3 fewer than the Wildcats pull down (12.1).
- The Wildcats are 5-3 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Waves are 1-2 when they fall short there.
- On the boards, Pepperdine is +3.5 rebounds per game, and Abilene Christian is +11.3.
Pepperdine Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Vermont | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | CSU Bakersfield | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Long Beach State | Away |
Abilene Christian Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | New Mexico State | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Arizona | Away |
| 12/19/2025 | BYU | Away |