Dec. 13, 2025, 3:33 a.m. ET
The CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners (4-7) will aim to snap a three-game losing run when they host the Pepperdine Waves (3-7) at 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The Waves have dropped five games straight.
In its previous game, CSU Bakersfield fell to North Dakota State, 80-69, at home. Its top performers were Ron Jessamy (18 PTS, 2 STL, 4 BLK, 63.64 FG%) and CJ Hardy (13 PTS, 44.44 FG%). In its previous game, Pepperdine lost to Vermont 65-56 at home, with Javon Cooley (15 PTS, 2 STL, 40 FG%, 3-8 from 3PT) and Aaron Clark (12 PTS, 30.77 FG%) the standout performers.
To prepare for this college basketball showdown, here’s everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s action.
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CSU Bakersfield vs. Pepperdine: How to watch on TV or live streamGame day: Saturday, December 13, 2025Game time: 9:30 p.m. ETLocation: Bakersfield, CaliforniaArena: Icardo CenterTV Channel: ESPN+Live Stream: ESPN+ – Watch NOWNeed a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!Watch college basketball on ESPN+!Roadrunners vs. Waves odds and spreadSpread Favorite: Roadrunners (-2.5)Moneyline: CSU Bakersfield (-145), Pepperdine (+120)Total: 147.5 points
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