
The win over San Francisco snapped a 12-game skid to the Lions' Bay Area nemesis and gave Head Coach Steve Aggers his first win over the Dons. The Lions defeated San Diego 62-59 that season and since have opened against USF, and twice against the eventual conference champs, Gonzaga. LMU won its conference opener for the first time since the Lions' first season under Head Coach Steve Aggers in the 2000-01 season. The Lions defeated Santa Clara and then two days later defeated San Diego on Jan. The Lions have a chance to start 2-0 in conference play for the first time since their last conference title in 1989-90. It is the Lions best start at home since 1995-96 when they started the season 6-1. LMU's only setback at home this season was to 12th-ranked Washington, who was ranked 16th at the time. The win over USF at Gersten Pavilion improved the Lions to 5-1 at home to start this season.
Fans at the game may choose to donate funds above and beyond the price of the game. Coordinated through LMU's Center of Service and Action, students will kick off their community-wide campaign with the men's basketball game. All proceeds from the game against USD will be donated to victims of the tsunami disaster.The game can also be heard through the Lions' Audio Network at KXLU 88.9 FM or.
The Lions started conference play with a 68-65 win over San Francisco on Thursday while the Toreros suffered an 83-67 setback at Pepperdine to snap a five-game winning streak. and will be aired live on Fox Sports Net West. Loyola Marymount men's basketball (9-5, 1-0 WCC) will continue a short two-game homestand when the University of San Diego (8-6, 0-1) comes to Gersten Pavilion on Sunday, Jan.