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The New Orleans Privateers (3-1) go up against the Pepperdine Waves (2-2) at Firestone Fieldhouse on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Pepperdine vs. New Orleans
- Game day: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
- Game time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream:
Pepperdine 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.4 | 188 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.5 | 271 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.5 | 200 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 32.4 | 265 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.3 | 98 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.3 | 274 |
New Orleans 2024-25 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 41.2 | 338 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.2 | 338 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 31.5 | 200 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 35.8 | 355 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.5 | 306 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 10.8 | 225 |
Pepperdine vs. New Orleans Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the Waves recorded 9.4 fewer points per game (73.1) than the Privateers allowed (82.5).
- Pepperdine went 7-2 last season when scoring more than 82.5 points.
- New Orleans had a 2-5 record last season when giving up fewer than 73.1 points.
- The Privateers scored 8.7 fewer points per game last year (67.9) than the Waves gave up (76.6).
- When it scored more than 76.6 points last season, New Orleans went 3-3.
- Pepperdine's record was 5-0 when it gave up fewer than 67.9 points last season.
- The Waves were outscored by 121 points last season (3.5 points per game on average), and opponents of the Privateers have outscored them by 451 more points on the year (14.6 per game).
Shooting
- Last season, the Waves had a 44.4% shooting percentage from the field, which was 2.8% lower than the 47.2% of shots the Privateers' opponents hit.
- In games Pepperdine shot higher than 47.2% from the field, it went 9-3 overall.
- The Privateers' 41.2% shooting percentage from the field last season was 4.3 percentage points lower than the Waves given up to their opponents (45.5%).
- New Orleans put together a 3-4 straight up record in games it shot better than 45.5% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Waves and the Privateers rebounded at exactly the same clip last season (31.5 boards per game).
- The Privateers ranked 200th in rebounding in college basketball. The Waves finished 200th.
- The Waves averaged 8.2 offensive rebounds per game, 1.3 rebounds less than the Privateers.
- The Privateers were 0-10 overall when they won the battle on the offensive boards. The Waves were 6-9 when they lost the rebounding edge.
- The Privateers were the 200th-ranked offensive rebounding team in college basketball. The Waves finished 237th.
- Rebounding was a weakness for both teams last season. Pepperdine recorded a rebounding margin of -0.9 rebounds per game. New Orleans averaged a margin of -4.3 rebounds.
Pepperdine Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | SFA | Home |
| 11/26/2025 | Fresno State | Neutral |
| 11/29/2025 | CSU Fullerton | Away |
New Orleans Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Fresno State | Away |
| 11/24/2025 | Mississippi State | Away |
| 11/26/2025 | Texas Tech | Away |