The Loyola Marymount Lions are no strangers to victories over major conference teams. They opened their season with a 69-63 win over the UCLA Bruins at home. Last season, they took a 84-70 match-up against Arizona also at home. Could they do it on the road?
The Lions looked up to the task from the opening jump. The question would be whether they could hold it until the end.
They did, but just barely.
After leading by double digits for the bulk of the game, the Lions almost let it slip through their fingers. A furious comeback attempt down the stretch put the Wildcats within a single possession several times.