- Matchup: Loyola Marymount Lions vs South Alabama Jaguars
- Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
- Venue: Pensacola Bay Center, Pensacola, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The South Alabama Jaguars (1-1) face off against the Loyola Marymount Lions (1-1) at Pensacola Bay Center this Thursday.
In their latest outing, the Loyola Marymount Lions secured a dominant victory over Lincoln, finishing with a score of 102-50. The Lions committed 11 fouls, matching Lincoln’s total. From beyond the arc, they converted 4 of 22 attempts. Lincoln managed to shoot 66.7% from the free-throw line, sinking 6 of 9. The Lions tallied 47 rebounds (including 9 on the offensive end), with no blocks recorded. On the defensive front, Loyola Marymount limited Lincoln to 30.3% shooting, allowing 20 of 66 attempts to find the net. They also provided 15 assists, forced 21 turnovers, and recorded 15 steals during the contest. At the charity stripe, the Lions successfully made 7 of their 10 attempts for a 70.0% success rate, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 50.6% (42 out of 83) and hitting 11 of 33 from three-point range.
Zion Sensley emerged as a key player, achieving 77.8% shooting accuracy and contributing 20 points, alongside 13 rebounds and 1 assist in just 18 minutes of play.
Loyola Marymount enters this matchup with a 1-1 record this season. They are averaging 98.5 points per game (29th in Division 1) with an impressive shooting percentage of 50.3%. The Lions are shooting 38.1% from three-point land (24 of 63) and maintain a free-throw rate of 71.1%. Collectively, they are grabbing 42.0 rebounds per game and have recorded 34 assists this season, placing them 208th in Division 1. They average 10.0 turnovers and 18.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, Loyola Marymount forces 15.5 turnovers each game while averaging 17.5 personal fouls. They permit opponents to shoot 29.4% from beyond the arc and rank 202nd in Division 1 for points allowed (73.0 per game). Their opponents are shooting 43.7% from the field (55 of 126), and they concede 32.5 rebounds per game, ranking them 142nd in assists allowed, having yielded 26 assists this season.
In their most recent game, the South Alabama Jaguars triumphed over Jacksonville State with a score of 83-80. In terms of rebounding, the Jaguars allowed Jacksonville State to compile 36 total rebounds (7 offensive). South Alabama shot 41.0% from three-point territory, making 16 of 39 attempts, and completed 10 of 17 free-throw attempts (58.8%). Jacksonville State found success on 27 of 64 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 42.2%, while the Jaguars shot 46.5% (33 of 71) overall. From beyond the arc, South Alabama connected on only 5 of 27 attempts (18.5%). They capitalized on 12 free throws, achieving a rate of 70.6%. Jacksonville State committed 22 fouls, allowing the Jaguars to visit the free-throw line 17 times. South Alabama also recorded 30 total rebounds, including 23 defensive and 7 offensive.
Stephen Williams was pivotal for the Jaguars, scoring 27 points in 43 minutes of play without recording any assists. He shot an impressive 81.3% by making 13 of 16 attempts and secured 13 rebounds.
South Alabama currently holds a 1-1 record this season. The Jaguars average 16.0 fouls per game and convert 64.4% of their free-throw attempts. They distribute 14.0 assists per game, ranking 234th in Division 1, and turn the ball over only 9.5 times on average. They have accumulated 160 points this season, averaging 80.0 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 48.0%, placing them 135th nationally.
Defensively, South Alabama ranks 310th in points allowed per game, giving up 83.0. They force 13.5 turnovers per game while opponents shoot 45.5% from the field (ranked 271st). The Jaguars allow 41.6% from three-point range (32 of 77) and yield 68.6% from the free-throw line. They allow 20.5 assists and 38.0 rebounds per game, positioning them 355th and 267th respectively in these categories.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back South Alabama
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