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The Loyola Marymount Lions (1-0) play the UC Irvine Anteaters (1-0) at Gersten Pavilion on Friday, November 8, 2024. The game starts at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch UC Irvine vs. Loyola Marymount
- Game day: Friday, November 8, 2024
- Game time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
UC Irvine 2023-24 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.5 | 37 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 41.2 | 36 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 34.9 | 52 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.9 | 77 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.8 | 133 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.8 | 122 |
Loyola Marymount 2023-24 Season Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 44.8 | 165 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.8 | 244 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 32.2 | 164 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 29.5 | 48 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10 | 68 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 8.1 | 360 |
UC Irvine vs. Loyola Marymount Stat Insights
Points
- Last year, the Anteaters scored 77.6 points per game, 6.2 more points than the 71.4 the Lions allowed.
- When UC Irvine put up more than 71.4 points last season, it went 22-2.
- When Loyola Marymount gave up fewer than 77.6 points last season, it went 12-10.
- The Lions' 72.4 points per game last year were only 4.1 more points than the 68.3 the Anteaters gave up to opponents.
- When it scored more than 68.3 points last season, Loyola Marymount went 9-6.
- UC Irvine went 22-4 last season when it gave up fewer than 72.4 points.
- The Anteaters outscored their opponents by a total of 318 points last season (9.3 points per game on average), and the Lions put up 30 more points than their opponents on the year (one per game).
Shooting
- The Anteaters made 47.5% of their shots from the field last season, which was 2.7 percentage points higher than the Lions allowed to their opponents (44.8%).
- UC Irvine went 16-2 when it shot higher than 44.8% from the field.
- The Lions' 44.8% shooting percentage from the field last season was 3.6 percentage points higher than the Anteaters allowed to their opponents (41.2%).
- Last season, Loyola Marymount had a 9-11 record in games the team collectively shot higher than 41.2% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Anteaters and the Lions grabbed rebounds at nearly the same clip last season (34.9 and 32.2 boards per game, respectively).
- UC Irvine was 17-6 overall when they won the rebounding battle. Loyola Marymount was 1-15 when they lost control of the glass.
- The Lions ranked 164th in rebounding in college basketball. The Anteaters finished 52nd.
- The Anteaters and the Lions were evenly matched on the offensive glass last season, with the teams averaging nine and 8.8 offensive boards per game, respectively.
- When UC Irvine grabbed the most offensive rebounds they were 13-5 overall. When recording fewer boards, Loyola Marymount was 1-9.
- The Anteaters ranked 140th in college basketball in offensive rebounding, while the Lions ranked 158th.
- Both teams thrived on the boards last season. UC Irvine recorded an average rebounding margin of +five rebounds per game. Loyola Marymount averaged a margin of +2.7 rebounds.
UC Irvine Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2024 | Northern Iowa | Away |
| 11/16/2024 | Pepperdine | Home |
| 11/22/2024 | Weber State | Away |
Loyola Marymount Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2024 | Saint Louis | Away |
| 11/22/2024 | North Dakota | Home |
| 11/26/2024 | Belmont | Neutral |