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The Pepperdine Waves (3-5) aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Abilene Christian Wildcats (5-3) at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The matchup airs 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 | 256 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.0 | 171 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 30.5 | 149 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.8 | 181 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.6 | 229 |
Abilene Christian 2025-26 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.9 | 206 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 43.4 | 180 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.8 | 137 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 23.5 | 2 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.6 | 290 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.4 | 29 |
Pepperdine vs. Abilene Christian Stat Insights
Points
- The 77.1 points the Waves average are 11.5 more than the Wildcats give up.
- Pepperdine is 3-2 when putting more than 65.6 points on the board.
- Abilene Christian is 5-2 when giving up fewer than 77.1 points.
- The Wildcats' 73.8 points per game are only 3.6 fewer than the Waves concede.
- Abilene Christian is 3-0 when putting up more than 77.4 points.
- The Waves have a -2-point scoring differential on the season (-0.3 per game). The Wildcats, on the other hand, have outscored opponents by 65 points (8.2 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Waves are shooting 43.6% from the field, only 0.2% higher than Wildcats concede.
- Pepperdine has a 3-0 straight-up record when shooting higher than 43.4% from the field.
- 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 average 34 rebounds, 0.8 fewer than the Wildcats' average.
- When Abilene Christian has a rebounding advantage, it is 5-1. When posting 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.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Pepperdine has an average rebounding margin of +3.5, and Abilene Christian is at +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 |