LOS ANGELES - The Panthers are gearing up for a challenging encounter as they head to play the Loyola Marymount Lions on Saturday, December 14, 2024. This contest serves as a critical moment for the Panthers to seek revenge and alter the course of their current season.
Historically, the Lions have dominated the matchup, leading the series 2-0. Their last encounter on November 27, 2021, at Gersten Pavilion, ended narrowly with Loyola Marymount defeating the Panthers 83-80. As they face off again, Panther's coach
Byron Smith looks to strategize against Lions' coach Stan Johnson in what promises to be an invigorating contest.
Key players to watch for the Panthers include junior guard
Nick Anderson, who is leading the scoring for Prairie View A&M with an average of 18.9 points per game. Also notable are graduate student guard
Tanahj Pettway and sophomore forward
Marcel Bryant, pivotal in their roles with contributions of 15.2 and 10.9 points per game respectively. Bryant also leads the team with an average of 5.6 rebounds per game.
The Lions, on the other hand, bring a strong lineup with senior guard Will Johnston leading their offensive efforts followed by junior forward Jevon Porter, who not only scores principally but also gathers the most rebounds for his team. With several players, including forwards Alex Merkivladze and Caleb Stone-Carrawell, also contributing significantly, the Panthers will need to mount a solid defense to contain them.
With both teams preparing intensively, the upcoming game at Albert Gersten Pavilion is expected to be filled with strategic play and electrifying performances. As the Panthers seek their first win in the series against the Lions, fans eagerly await to see if they can capitalize on their home-court advantage and record a much-needed victory in the early stretches of their season.
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