Saint Mary's (CA) plays Loyola Marymount (CA), aims for 8th straight home win

Loyola Marymount Lions (9-11, 2-6 WCC) at Saint Mary's Gaels (18-4, 6-1 WCC)

Moraga, California; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Saint Mary's (CA) hosts Loyola Marymount (CA) trying to continue its seven-game home winning streak.

The Gaels are 11-0 in home games. Saint Mary's (CA) has a 3-0 record in games decided by less than 4 points.

The Lions are 2-6 against WCC opponents. Loyola Marymount (CA) has a 3-6 record in games decided by 10 points or more.

The teams meet for the 10th time in conference play this season. The Gaels won 83-51 in the last matchup on Jan. 23. Alex Ducas led the Gaels with 22 points, and Jalin Anderson led the Lions with 12 points.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tommy Kuhse is averaging 10.2 points and 3.3 assists for the Gaels. Matthias Tass is averaging 10.0 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 53.8% over the past 10 games for Saint Mary's (CA).

Eli Scott is averaging 16.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Lions. Joe Quintana is averaging 5.9 points over the last 10 games for Loyola Marymount (CA).

LAST 10 GAMES: Gaels: 8-2, averaging 71.9 points, 31.5 rebounds, 13.9 assists, 7.5 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.2 points per game.

Lions: 3-7, averaging 65.8 points, 29.5 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 4.2 steals and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 43.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.0 points.

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