- Game: San Francisco Dons vs. Loyola Marymount Lions
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Location: Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: CBSSN
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The San Francisco Dons (11-6) are set to visit Gersten Pavilion this Thursday for an exciting matchup against the Loyola Marymount Lions (10-7).
In their latest game, the San Francisco Dons secured a victory over Portland with a score of 73-68. They recorded a 37.9% shooting percentage from the field (22 of 58) and hit 8 of 24 from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, the Dons converted 21 of 34 attempts, achieving a 61.8% success rate. On the boards, they grabbed 36 rebounds, including 14 offensive boards. The team also tallied 13 assists while forcing 16 turnovers and achieving 6 steals. Defensively, San Francisco allowed Portland to shoot 47.1% from the field, with the opposition making 24 of 51 attempts. Portland assisted 13 times and managed 2 steals. They pulled down a total of 23 rebounds (6 offensive, 17 defensive) but recorded no blocks. Portland also finished at the free-throw line with an impressive 78.9%, making 15 of 19 attempts. From three-point range, they managed just 5 of 23 attempts. On fouls, the Dons committed 19, while Portland was called for 24.
A standout in the recent matchup was Veniamin Abosi, who contributed significantly by scoring 16 points on 4 of 5 shooting. He played 29 minutes and secured 9 rebounds, boasting an impressive 80.0% shooting from the field along with 3 assists.
With a season record of 11-6, the Dons have averaged 11.1 turnovers per game and committed 17.9 fouls on average. As a unit, they collect 37.9 rebounds per game and have accumulated 245 assists so far this season, ranking 85th in the nation in assist rate. They shoot 33.6% from three-point range (151 of 450) and achieve 70.5% from the free-throw line. The Dons average 75.1 points per game, placing them 231st in Division 1, while shooting 44.4% from the field.
Defensively, the Dons force an average of 10.2 turnovers per game and commit 19.4 fouls. They permit opponents to shoot 30.6% from beyond the arc and rank 68th in points allowed per game (68.2). Their defense allows a field goal percentage of 41.0% (410 of 999) and they collectively average 32.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 227th in assists allowed with 211 given up this season.
In their latest game, the Loyola Marymount Lions faced a setback, losing to Gonzaga by a score of 82-47. They secured 20 defensive and 8 offensive rebounds, totaling 28 for the game. The Lions turned the ball over 11 times and recorded just 3 steals. Gonzaga committed 13 fouls, allowing the Lions 7 free-throw attempts, converting 3 for a 42.9% success rate. From three-point range, Loyola Marymount converted 6 of 23 attempts (26.1%). Conclusively, the Lions shot 19 for 63 from the field, resulting in a 30.2% shooting percentage. Defensively, they allowed Gonzaga to shoot 36 of 67, finishing at 53.7% for the night, along with a 30.0% success rate on 3-pointers (6 of 20) and went 4 of 10 from the free-throw line (40.0%). In terms of rebounding, Loyola Marymount allowed Gonzaga to secure 39 boards (10 offensive).
Rodney Brown Jr. emerged as a key player for the Lions during this game, scoring 11 points on 4 of 11 shooting (36.4%) and grabbing 1 rebound in 28 minutes, though he did not register any assists.
Loyola Marymount currently holds a record of 10-7 for the season. The Lions average 17.5 personal fouls and connect on 65.4% of their free throws. They assist 14.4 times per game (ranked 189th in D-1) and lose possession 12.0 times per contest. With a total of 1,304 points scored this season, they average 76.7 points per game and collect 35.8 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Lions boast a shooting percentage of 46.6%, ranking them 125th in college basketball.
The Lions’ defense allows 31.8% shooting from three-point range (115 of 362) and opponents shoot 71.1% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 12.6 assists and 35.7 rebounds per game, ranking them 127th and 252nd in D-1, respectively. Currently, they rank 75th in points allowed per game, at 68.7. Additionally, they force 12.9 turnovers each game while allowing opponents to shoot 40.9% from the field (68th in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Pick: Choose Loyola Marymount
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