LMU handles Cal Poly in second match-up of season

Anthony Ireland had 14 points in the win | Courtesy of Facebook

After a disappointing loss to Cal Poly (3-4) two weeks ago, the Lions responded tonight with a 67-48 win Saturday night in Gersten. The game was the start of a four-game homestand for LMU, which continues Tuesday night when the Lions (4-5) take on Sacramento State.

Playing without four scholarship players (and three starters), LMU received a very balanced scoring effort, as four Lions reached double figures in points. Guards Vernon Teel and Anthony Ireland led the way, each contributing 14 points. Center Ashley Hamilton put in 12 points while LaRon Armstead came off the bench to contribute a season-high 11.

The most impressive stat of the night for the Lions, who never trailed in the game, was a season-low six turnovers.

The Lions were without leading scorer and rebounder Drew Viney, who is recovering from a calf injury. In Viney's absence three Lions (Hamilton, Teel and freshman Godwin Okonji) pulled in eight rebounds. Okonji also added eight points, while Teel dished out a game-high five assists.