- Matchup: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks vs Pepperdine Waves
- Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
- Venue: Firestone Fieldhouse, Malibu, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Pepperdine Waves (3-2) will host the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (4-1) on Friday at the Firestone Fieldhouse.
In their last game, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks faced Fresno State and unfortunately lost, with a final score of 80-78. The Lumberjacks committed 16 personal fouls, while Fresno State had 10. From beyond the arc, Stephen F. Austin made 5 of 12 attempts. Fresno State shot 57.9% from the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 19 attempts. The Bulldogs grabbed 30 rebounds (7 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not record any blocks. Fresno State tallied 18 assists and secured 10 steals in this matchup. Defensively, Stephen F. Austin allowed their opponents to shoot a striking 59.3% from the floor on 32-of-54 shooting. The Lumberjacks delivered 15 assists, caused 12 turnovers, and managed 8 steals. They secured 35 rebounds, including 16 on the offensive end. At the free-throw line, the Lumberjacks converted 3 of 6 attempts for a conversion rate of 50.0%. Overall, they finished with a field goal percentage of 45.2% (33 out of 73) and made 9 of 29 from three-point range.
Lateef Patrick Jr. was a standout performer in the game, contributing 27 points on 11 of 21 shooting. He played for 33 minutes and added 3 rebounds and 1 assist to his stat line.
Stephen F. Austin heads into this matchup with a record of 4-1 this season. They average 85.6 points per game, ranking 97th nationally, and have a shooting percentage of 47.3%. The Lumberjacks excel from beyond the arc, hitting 40.1% of 137 attempts, and are converting 59.6% of their free throws. As a team, they average 40.4 rebounds per contest and have dished out 75 assists this season, ranking 136th in collegiate basketball. They turn the ball over 10.2 times per game and commit an average of 20.0 personal fouls each contest.
On defense, the Lumberjacks force an average of 12.2 turnovers per game and draw 16.2 fouls. They rank 137th in college basketball by allowing 56 assists this season. Defensively, they concede a shooting percentage of 42.8% (121 of 283) and allow 34.8 rebounds per game. Their opponents shoot 28.8% from three-point range, putting the Lumberjacks 152nd in the nation for points allowed per game at 71.2.
In their last outing, the Pepperdine Waves secured a victory with a score of 90-79 against New Orleans. They recorded 21 defensive rebounds and snagged 9 offensive boards for a total of 30 rebounds in the game. The Waves had 6 turnovers while registering 6 steals. New Orleans committed 21 personal fouls, allowing the Waves to shoot 28 free throws, of which they hit 25 for an impressive 89.3% conversion rate. From three-point territory, Pepperdine made 7 of 25 attempts (28.0%). By the final buzzer, the Waves shot 29 out of 64 from the field, achieving a percentage of 45.3%. Defensively, they allowed New Orleans to convert 25 out of 62 attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 40.3%. The Waves finished the game shooting 41.4% from three-point range (12 out of 29) and converted 17 of 24 free throws (70.8%). In terms of rebounding, Pepperdine allowed New Orleans a total of 35 rebounds (11 offensive).
Javon Cooley made a significant impact during the game, contributing 23 points in 35 minutes of play along with 3 assists and 7 rebounds, shooting an effective 38.5% by hitting 5 of 13 attempts.
Pepperdine holds a record of 3-2 this season, averaging 18.6 personal fouls per game and hitting 75.2% from the free-throw line. Their assist rate is 17.8 per game, ranking 64th in college basketball, while they average 10.8 turnovers. Overall, the Waves have scored 435 points this season (averaging 87.0 points per game) and collect 41.2 rebounds per game. Their field goal percentage is 46.9%, ranking 135th nationally.
Defensively, Pepperdine concedes 37.1% from three-point territory (49 of 132) and allows opponents to shoot 72.9% from the free-throw line. They yield an average of 13.2 assists and 32.6 rebounds per game, ranking 177th and 103rd in the nation, respectively. They are currently ranked 280th in Division 1 for points allowed per game, with an average of 79.4. Pepperdine forces 13.8 turnovers per game but allows teams to shoot 45.2% from the field, placing them 268th in the country.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Stephen F. Austin
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