- Matchup: Pepperdine Waves vs UCLA Bruins
- Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: BTN
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The Pepperdine Waves (1-0) are set to visit Pauley Pavilion this Friday to compete against the UCLA Bruins (1-0).
In their last outing, the Pepperdine Waves faced Life Pacific, securing a victory with a final score of 88-80. In terms of fouls, Pepperdine recorded 18 while Life Pacific accumulated 17. They completed 9 of their 24 attempts from beyond the arc. Life Pacific also performed well at the free throw line, converting 17 of 21 attempts for an efficiency of 81.0%. They secured a total of 20 rebounds, including 6 offensive rebounds, although they did not achieve any blocks. Life Pacific recorded 13 assists and 7 steals during the match. On the defensive front, Pepperdine allowed their opponents to shoot at a rate of 46.6%, completing 27 of 58 attempts. The Waves distributed 18 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and achieving 8 steals. In terms of rebounding, they totaled 39 (16 offensive). At the charity stripe, the Waves made 12 of 22 free throw attempts, for a conversion rate of 54.5%. Ultimately, Pepperdine posted an impressive 53.2% shooting percentage (33 out of 62) and nailed 10 of their 25 three-point attempts.
Pavle Stosic played a crucial role in this match, shooting 60.0% from the field while contributing 2 assists. He was active for 19 minutes, grabbing 7 rebounds and finishing with 13 points (6 of 10 shooting).
Pepperdine approaches this encounter with a record of 1-0 for the season. They are averaging 88.0 points per game, ranking 130th in Division 1, while boasting a field goal percentage of 53.2%. The Waves are connecting on 40.0% of their shots from distance (10 of 25) and have a free throw percentage of 54.5%. As a collective, they are pulling down 44.0 rebounds per game, dishing out 18 assists (ranking 148th in Division 1). They are committing an average of 14 turnovers and 18 personal fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Waves are forcing an average of 12.0 turnovers per game while drawing 17.0 fouls. They currently sit 207th nationally in assists allowed, giving up 13 assists so far this season. The Waves are permitting an overall shooting percentage of 46.6% (27 of 58) and yielding 26.0 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 37.5% from three-point range and are averaging 80.0 points against them, ranking 266th in Division 1.
In their most recent game, the UCLA Bruins came away with a 80-74 win against Eastern Washington. In terms of rebounding, UCLA conceded a total of 29 boards to Eastern Washington (6 offensive). They shot 28.0% from beyond the arc (7 of 25) and were successful on 9 of 14 free throw attempts (64.3%). The Bruins allowed Eastern Washington to convert 29 out of 54 field goals, which equated to a 53.7% shooting percentage. At the conclusion of the game, UCLA made 33 out of 70 shots from the field for an overall accuracy of 47.1%. From three-point range, they converted 8 of 26 attempts (30.8%). Eastern Washington committed 13 fouls, giving the Bruins 10 free throw opportunities. UCLA turned the ball over 8 times while recording 7 steals during the game. They compiled 21 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 31 for the match.
Donovan Dent made a significant impact for the Bruins, scoring 21 points in 36 minutes of play and contributing 9 assists. He shot 8 of 17, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.1%, and grabbed 4 rebounds.
UCLA holds a 1-0 record for the season. The Bruins are committing 12.0 fouls per game and currently converting 60.0% of their free throw attempts. They are assisting 19.0 times per game (ranked 106th in the nation) while averaging 8.0 turnovers per contest. UCLA has recorded 80 points this season, pulling down an average of 35.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Bruins are shooting 47.1% from the field, which ranks 163rd nationally.
On the defensive front, UCLA is currently ranked 214th in points allowed per game at 74.0. They are forcing 16.0 turnovers each game while allowing opponents to shoot 53.7% (337th in the nation). Their opponents are making 28.0% of their three-point attempts (7 of 25), and converting 64.3% of free throw attempts. They give up an average of 22.0 assists and 30.0 rebounds per game, ranking 350th and 117th in Division 1 respectively.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Pepperdine
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