Abilene Christian Wildcats @ Pepperdine Waves
Hubbard scores 15 in Abilene Christian's 71-63 victory against Pepperdine
MALIBU, Calif. -- — Bradyn Hubbard had 15 points in Abilene Christian's 71-63 win over Pepperdine on Tuesday.
Hubbard shot 6 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line for the Wildcats (6-3). Yaniel Rivera shot 4 for 9 from beyond the arc to add 14 points. Rich Smith shot 2 of 3 from the field and 6 for 8 from the line to finish with 10 points.
Styles Phipps finished with 19 points and four assists for the Waves (3-6). Aaron Clark added 11 points and five assists for Pepperdine.
Abilene Christian took the lead with 12:32 remaining in the first half and did not trail again. Cbo Newton led their team in scoring with six points in the first half to help put them ahead 35-28 at the break. Hubbard's 15-point second half helped Abilene Christian finish off the eight-point victory.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Darron George
- Kirk Smith
- Tommy Johnson
2025-26 Western Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Baptist | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Utah Valley | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Abilene Christian | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| UT Arlington | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Tarleton State | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Utah Tech | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Southern Utah | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
2025-26 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Seattle U | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |

