New Mexico defeated Pepperdine by a score of 90-71 in a game played at a neutral site on November 24, 2023. Pepperdine had an offensive rating of 91.3 compared to an offensive rating of 115.8 for New Mexico. The pace of the game (measuring possessions per team per 40 minutes) was 77.7, which is 11% faster than the NCAA average.
Pepperdine's offensive rating in this game was 10% lower than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 13% worse than average. The pace of the game was 10% faster than the adjusted season average for Pepperdine. Meanwhile, New Mexico's offensive rating in this game was 14% higher than the NCAA average while it's defensive rating was 11% better than average. The pace of the game was 4% faster than the adjusted season average for New Mexico.
Currently, Pepperdine is ranked #199 with their offense ranked #174 and defense ranked #200 while New Mexico is ranked #40 with an offense ranked #80 and a defense ranked #13. Pepperdine is currently 11-20 while New Mexico is 25-10. Pepperdine has a strength of schedule ranked #133 while New Mexico's schedule is ranked #87.