San Diego Toreros (9-10, 2-3 WCC)  • LMU Lions (12-7, 2-3 WCC)

Saturday, January 14, 2023 •  7:00 p.m. PT

Gersten Pavilion (3,900)  •  Los Angeles, CA

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LAST TIME OUT

Led by four in double figures, the University of San Diego men's basketball team (9-10, 2-3 WCC) never trailed in a win over Pepperdine (7-11, 0-4 WCC) on Thursday, 92-89. Fifth year guard Jase Townsend led the Toreros with 25 points (10-13 FG). His 10 made field goals are tied for the second most by any USD player this season. Graduate guard Eric Williams Jr. nearly registered a triple double, ending with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-high nine assists. Sophomore Deuce Turner added a season-high 18 points, shooting 7-of-10 from the field with two triples. Fifth year guard Marcellus Earlington compiled 16 points, nine rebounds, and three assists in the win.

SCOUTING THE LIONS

LMU was selected to finish ninth in the WCC Preseason Poll, and has dropped its last two conference games to San Francisco and Saint Mary's. The Lions are 8-2 at home this season, with their only two losses coming by a combined four points. Graduate guard Cam Shelton leads the team and ranks fourth in the WCC with 18.0 points per game. Shelton also ranks 11th nationally with 41 steals and 34th with 86 assists. Senior forward Keli Leaupepe is adding 14.2 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.

ALL-TIME SERIES

The Toreros hold a 54-52 advantage in the all-time series, including two wins last season.