Lions look to even record in final non-conference game tomorrow

Drew Viney is leading the Lions in scoring and rebounding this season | Courtesy of Facebook

The Lions (6-7) head to UC Irvine tomorrow for their final non-conference match-up of the season.The Anteaters, who also sit on a 6-7 record, are coming off of three straight losses, the most recent being a five-point loss to UC Riverside last night.

The Lions are also looking to snap a losing streak, having dropping two straight decisions to Florida State and then South Dakota. The Lions and Anteaters faced off in LMU's home opener last season, but despite holding a 14-point lead (sound familiar?) and receving a 30-point game from Drew Viney, the Lions eventually fell 84-78.

LMU will look for revenge tomorrow against a team who has had an up and down season. Before losing to UC Riverside last night, UC Irvine played UCLA down to the wire less than one week ago. Although losing by one point, the Anteaters put together an extremely solid game.

UC Irvine has faced two WCC teams already this season, faring 1-1 in the contests. The Anteaters beat a struggling San Diego team on December 1 before falling to Pepperdine by seven-points two weeks ago. The team is led by Darren Moore, who is leading the squad with 16.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

The game tips off in Irvine at 7 p.m. After that, the Lions will open their WCC schedule at home on Jan. 6 against Saint Mary's.