Lions return home to take on Northern Arizona

After a grind-it-out overtime victory over Idaho State Wednesday evening, the Lions return home tomorrow night to take on Northern Arizona. The Lumberjacks are 2-3 on the early season, but are looking to extend their winning streak to three in Saturday's showdown.

Northern Arizona's two victories were against Arizona Christian and Northern New Mexico, while having lost to La-Lafaeytte, North Dakota State, and the WCC's own San Francisco.

LMU enters the game with a 2-2 record, and will be kicking off a six-game homestand. The Lions will likely be without forward Ashley Hamilton for the second-straight game. Hamilton is averaging 19 ppg. They will also be without Drew Viney, who will likely make his season debut Dec. 2. He has, however, been cleared to begin practicing.

Saturday's game tips off in Gersten Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. It's important for the Lions to pick up the win before hosting a very tough St. Louis team Tuesday.