- Matchup: Stony Brook Seawolves vs Loyola Marymount Lions
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Venue: Gersten Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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At Gersten Pavilion, the Loyola Marymount Lions (7-1) are set to clash with the Stony Brook Seawolves (5-2) this Friday.
In their latest matchup, the Stony Brook Seawolves secured a hard-fought victory over Bethune-Cookman, winning 61-54. Stony Brook ended the game with a field goal percentage of 36.8% (21 of 57) and made 9 of their 30 attempts from beyond the arc. At the charity stripe, the Seawolves converted 10 of their 16 free throws for a success rate of 62.5%. On the boards, they collected a total of 35 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards. The Seawolves also recorded 10 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and achieved 6 steals during the game. Defensively, Stony Brook allowed Bethune-Cookman to shoot 30.0% from the field, hitting 18 of their 60 attempts. Bethune-Cookman finished with 7 assists and 9 steals, while accumulating 43 total rebounds (20 offensive, 23 defensive), though they did not register any blocks. From the free throw line, Bethune-Cookman managed to convert 16 of 26 attempts for a rate of 61.5%, and they were only able to hit 2 out of their 12 three-point efforts. In terms of fouls, the Seawolves committed 16 while Bethune-Cookman was called for 17.
Erik Pratt played a crucial role in the win, recording 14 points on 6 of 19 shooting, along with 8 rebounds and 3 assists in 36 minutes of play.
Stony Brook enters this game with a 5-2 record for the season. They average 10.9 turnovers and commit 15.4 fouls per game. In terms of rebounding, Stony Brook is pulling down 36.0 boards per contest, and they have registered 97 assists this season, ranking them 198th nationally in assists per game. The Seawolves shoot 34.5% from beyond the arc (67 of 194) and convert 70.2% of their free throws. They score an average of 74.6 points each game, placing them 258th in Division I, while shooting 43.4% from the field.
On the defensive end, the Seawolves force 13.9 turnovers per game and average 15.9 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.0% from beyond the arc, ranking 52nd in NCAA basketball with 65.4 points per game allowed. Stony Brook allows a field goal percentage of 41.0% (159 of 388) and averages 37.1 rebounds per game. They rank 99th in Division I in terms of assists allowed, having conceded 72 assists over the season.
In their most recent game, the Loyola Marymount Lions achieved a solid victory over Ohio, with a final score of 70-58. In rebounding, Loyola Marymount allowed Ohio to collect a total of 33 boards (8 offensive). The Lions connected on 7 of 25 three-point attempts for a shooting percentage of 28.0%, and they converted 17 of 29 free throws (58.6%). On defense, the Lions held Ohio to 31.5% shooting from the field, with the Bobcats hitting 17 of 54 attempts. Throughout the game, the Lions shot 41.3% from the field, connecting on 26 of 63 shots. From three-point range, they managed just 6 of 26 attempts (23.1%) but excelled at the free-throw line with a 70.6% success rate, making 12 of 17 attempts. Ohio committed 19 personal fouls, giving the Lions several chances at the free-throw line, while the Lions recorded 11 steals and gave up 15 turnovers. Loyola Marymount grabbed 30 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive boards, totaling 45 rebounds in the match.
A standout player for the Lions was AJ Thomas, who contributed 15 points in 24 minutes of play, along with 2 assists and 1 rebound, finishing the game with a shooting percentage of 55.6% (5 of 9).
The Lions enter this contest with a strong record of 7-1. Offensively, they are shooting 49.6% from the floor, positioning them 49th in the country. This season, Loyola Marymount has scored a total of 659 points (averaging 82.4 per game) and secures 38.9 rebounds per outing. The Lions provide 15.5 assists per game (ranking 144th nationally) and average 12.3 turnovers. They commit 17.4 personal fouls per game while hitting 65.3% from the free-throw line.
Defensively, the Lions rank 38th in college basketball for points per game allowed, at 64.6. They force 13.9 turnovers each game and limit opponents to 38.0% shooting from the field (ranking 36th). Opponents are hitting 29.6% of their three-point attempts (56 of 189) and converting 73.4% of their free throws against them. Loyola Marymount allows 11.3 assists and 33.1 rebounds per game, ranking 72nd and 115th respectively.
Who will take home the win in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Go with Loyola Marymount
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