LMU Lions Face Westcliff University Following Narrow Loss to Nevada

RENO, Nevada – The Loyola Marymount University (LMU) Lions are gearing up for their next challenge against Westcliff University after a closely contested match against the Nevada Wolf Pack, where they fell short with a score of 56-52.

Game Recap

The matchup featured a back-and-forth contest. Ivana Krajina set the tone early, scoring just six seconds into the game. After briefly losing the lead, the Lions responded with a three-pointer from Andjela Matic, initiating a 5-0 run that regained their advantage.

Late in the first quarter, Krajina’s last-minute three-pointer pushed LMU ahead by four, only for Nevada to narrow the gap with an and-1 conversion, concluding the period at 12-11.

Continuing the momentum into the second quarter, Nevada initially surged with an 8-2 run. However, LMU countered with an impressive 11-2 response, with Matic contributing nine points. This run allowed the Lions to head into halftime with a slight 25-24 lead.

The third quarter saw the Wolf Pack utilize an 18-12 advantage to reclaim the lead, building an eight-point cushion early in the final quarter. LMU made a comeback, with Maya Hernandez hitting two consecutive jumpers and Jess Lawson scoring to cut the deficit to one point with just over two minutes remaining. Unfortunately, despite a late free throw from LMU, Nevada’s two field goals solidified their win.

Player Highlights

Maya Hernandez led the scoring for LMU with 16 points on 7-for-14 shooting. Both Krajina and Matic contributed 12 points each, showcasing a well-rounded team effort amidst a tightly contested game.

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