NCAAB · Final

Vermont Catamounts Defeat Pepperdine Waves 65-56

Saturday, December 6, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Firestone Fieldhouse

Vermont Catamounts 65, Pepperdine Waves 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Vermont Catamounts vs Pepperdine Waves?

Vermont Catamounts beat Pepperdine Waves 65-56 at Firestone Fieldhouse on December 6, 2025.

Who was favored in Vermont Catamounts vs Pepperdine Waves?

Vermont Catamounts were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested matchup at Firestone Fieldhouse, the Vermont Catamounts emerged victorious against the Pepperdine Waves with a final score of 65-56. This game, held on December 6, 2025, showcased the contrasting fortunes of both teams, particularly in their recent performances. The Catamounts entered the game with a record of 6-5, while the Waves struggled with a 3-7 record, including a four-game losing streak heading into this contest.

The Waves have had a challenging season, particularly at home, where they held a record of 3-3 prior to this game. Their recent form has seen them average 67.0 points scored while allowing 74.4 points over their last five games. Their last match before facing Vermont resulted in a 63-71 loss to the Abilene Christian Wildcats, a game that further highlighted their struggles to find consistent scoring and defensive stability.

On the other hand, the Catamounts, despite their own two-game losing streak, averaged 80.1 points scored and allowed 77.2 points in their last ten games. They had a more favorable away record of 3-2, which contributed to their confidence coming into this matchup. Their most recent game ended in a loss to the Oregon State Beavers, where they fell 58-80, but their overall performance this season suggested they were capable of putting points on the board.

The odds for this game, provided by DraftKings, favored Vermont with a spread of 1.5 points, indicating a close contest was expected. The total points line was set at 142.5, reflecting the scoring capabilities of both teams. The market's perception of the matchup suggested that Vermont was seen as the slightly stronger side, despite their recent struggles.

In terms of scoring, the game was marked by a series of free throws in the second half, particularly from Styles Phipps and TJ Hurley, who helped maintain Vermont's lead during crucial moments. Phipps contributed significantly to the Catamounts' scoring in the latter part of the game, converting multiple free throws that pushed their lead to 65-56 as the clock wound down.

The Waves' inability to convert key opportunities ultimately cost them the game, as they struggled to keep pace with Vermont's scoring in the second half. Their average of 73.9 points scored per game this season was not enough to overcome the Catamounts' offensive output, especially given that they allowed 76.4 points on average.

As the game concluded, Vermont's victory was a crucial boost for their season, allowing them to improve to a 7-5 record while Pepperdine fell to 3-8. The Catamounts' performance, particularly in the second half, demonstrated their resilience and ability to execute under pressure, which will be essential as they continue their campaign.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	UVM -1.5	142.5 o -115 / u -105	Vermont Catamounts -125 · Pepperdine Waves +105

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Leaders

PointsJavon Cooley15Pepperdine Waves
AssistsStyles Phipps4Pepperdine Waves
ReboundsStyles Phipps11Pepperdine Waves
PointsDavid Simon18Vermont Catamounts
AssistsSean Blake5Vermont Catamounts
ReboundsDavid Simon6Vermont Catamounts

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