BYU vs. Loyola Marymount: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The BYU Cougars (18-14, 7-9 WCC) will look to break a five-game road losing streak when they visit the Loyola Marymount Lions (19-11, 9-7 WCC) on March 4, 2023 at Orleans Arena.
BYU was victorious in its most recent game versus Portland, 82-71, on Friday. Richie Saunders led the way with 18 points, and also had seven boards and one assist. In its previous game, Loyola Marymount beat Pepperdine on Saturday, 75-67. Its top scorer was Cameron Shelton with 32 points.
When is BYU vs. Loyola Marymount and when does it start?
This contest between the Cougars and Lions is scheduled to tip off on Saturday, March 4, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 10:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch BYU vs. Loyola Marymount
The Cougars and Lions will take to the floor at Orleans Arena for this matchup on March 4, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN2.
BYU Cougars vs. Loyola Marymount Lions Game Preview
BYU Stats, Odds & Insights
BYU has a +189 scoring differential, topping opponents by 5.9 points per game. It is putting up 75.8 points per game to rank 82nd in college basketball and is giving up 69.9 per outing to rank 177th in college basketball.
The 75.8 points the Cougars average are only 2.7 more than the Lions allow.
BYU hits 8.3 three-pointers per game (88th in college basketball) at a 33.9% rate (200th in college basketball), compared to the 6.9 per game its opponents make at a 33.5% rate.
At home, the Cougars are averaging 4.4 more points per game (76.3) than they are when playing on the road (71.9).
BYU has seen an increase in scoring lately, putting up 76.9 points per game in its last 10 outings, 1.1 points more than the 75.8 it has scored this season.
Loyola Marymount Stats, Odds & Insights
Loyola Marymount has a +80 scoring differential, topping opponents by 2.6 points per game. It is putting up 75.7 points per game, 88th in college basketball, and is giving up 73.1 per contest to rank 272nd in college basketball.
The Lions average 75.7 points, 5.8 more than the Cougars concede.
Loyola Marymount connects on 9.9 three-pointers per game (17th in college basketball), 3.4 more than its opponents.
At home the Lions are scoring 78.9 points per game, 7.8 more than they are averaging away (71.1).
While Loyola Marymount is averaging 75.7 points per game in 2022-23, it has fallen short of that over its previous 10 games, producing 74.8 points per contest.
Cougars Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fousseyni Traore | 31 | 13.2 | 8.1 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Rudi Williams | 32 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Spencer Johnson | 23 | 10.9 | 3.7 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| Gideon George | 32 | 10.8 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Jaxson Robinson | 31 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.9 |
Lions Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Shelton | 30 | 21.2 | 5.5 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Keli Leaupepe | 30 | 13.3 | 6.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Jalin Andreson | 23 | 10.4 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Jalin Anderson | 14 | 10.3 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.8 |
| Alex Merkviladze | 27 | 7.3 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.0 |
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