The UC Davis Aggies (1-0) play the Pepperdine Waves (1-0) on November 9, 2023.
In its previous game, Pepperdine topped Concordia (CA) on Monday, 76-64. Its leading scorer was Houston Mallette with 26 points.
When is UC Davis vs. Pepperdine and when does it start?
This contest between the Aggies and Waves will go down on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 5:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch UC Davis vs. Pepperdine
The Aggies and Waves will hit the floor at University Credit Union Center for this matchup on November 9, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
UC Davis Aggies vs. Pepperdine Waves Game Preview
UC Davis Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
With 74.8 points scored per game and 71.1 points allowed last year, UC Davis was 101st in college basketball on offense and 211th on defense.
Last year, the Aggies put up 6.5 fewer points per game (74.8) than the Waves allowed (81.3).
Beyond the arc, UC Davis was 258th in college basketball in 3-pointers made per game (6.7) last season. It was 184th in 3-point percentage at 34.0%.
The Aggies posted 79.8 points per game at home last season. On the road, they averaged 70.5 points per contest.
Pepperdine Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Pepperdine ranked 38th in college basketball with 77.9 points per game last season, but on defense it lagged behind, allowing 81.3 points per game (worst in college basketball).
The Waves’ 77.9 points per game last year were 6.8 more points than the 71.1 the Aggies allowed.
With 8.2 three-pointers per game, Pepperdine was 94th in the nation. It owned a 36.2% shooting percentage from downtown, which ranked 71st in college basketball.
The Waves put up more points at home (80.8 per game) than away (75.1) last season.
Aggies Key Players (2022-23)
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elijah Pepper | 31 | 22.5 | 5.9 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
| Ty Johnson | 31 | 14.6 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.7 |
| Christian Anigwe | 30 | 11.9 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Robby Beasley | 24 | 9.3 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Kane Milling | 31 | 6.9 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
Waves Key Players (2022-23
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Lewis | 31 | 17.1 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Houston Mallette | 31 | 13.0 | 3.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Jevon Porter | 31 | 12.1 | 7.2 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 |
| Mike Mitchell Jr. | 31 | 11.5 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Carson Basham | 30 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
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