# 25’-26’ WCC Game # 11: @ LMU **URL:** \ **Category:** Game Preview/Recap\ **Created:** [January 30, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079 "2026-01-30T05:30:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KourtsideKev11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7ea924/32.png) [@KourtsideKev11](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/KourtsideKev11)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2026, 5:30am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/1 "2026-01-30T05:30:22Z")
_ **Tip-off:** _ Saturday 1/31 @ 6:00 PM Gersten Pavillion, Los Angeles _ **TV:** _ ESPN+ _ **Line** _: Broncos -15.5, 70.2% win probability; _ **Over/Under:** _ _ **Torvik:** _ Broncos #35, Lions #172 We’re entering the final third of the 2025–26 regular season—an exciting stretch where conference contenders and at-large hopefuls jockey for position while assembling résumés for the Big Dance. Scoreboard watching becomes the norm as teams look for help elsewhere. For some programs, player development has been the primary goal and they’ve achieved it. Others—particularly the bottom half of the standings—are already turning their focus toward next season, while a few are simply hoping to rally in their conference tournaments. All of those paths converge Saturday as the Santa Clara Broncos and Loyola Marymount Lions meet for the second and final time this season. The first matchup wasn’t particularly close, with the Broncos handing LMU a 31-point defeat in Santa Clara. Santa Clara is in the midst of a highly impressive season, highlighted by a dominant home record. At this stage, the Broncos’ mission is twofold: avoid bad losses while continuing to stack Quad 1 and Quad 2 wins. Those opportunities are becoming scarce, which only raises the stakes—especially against a capable conference opponent. The Broncos have emerged as a balanced defensive group, forcing turnovers at a high rate, knocking down timely threes, and consistently attacking the paint through strong interior ball movement. They currently rank second in the WCC in conference scoring at 87 points per game and boast an average conference margin of victory of 19.1 points. On the other side, Loyola Marymount has historically been a tough out at Gersten Pavilion. Santa Clara knows that all too well, as do several other WCC foes from recent seasons. This year, however, the Lions’ season has been a disappointment relative to expectations. With additions like Jalen Shelley and Rodney Brown, along with Myron Amey and Jan Vide, LMU appeared poised to build on last year’s momentum. That optimism carried through non-conference play but quickly faded once league play began. The Lions now sit at 2–8 in conference and have dropped five straight. December brought energy and excitement—including some clutch wins—but that spark has largely vanished, and the numbers reflect it. LMU’s efficiency metrics sit nearly opposite of Santa Clara’s on both ends of the floor. Still, pride matters—especially at home. The Lions would love nothing more than to spoil what has been a spectacular season for the Broncos, so expect a motivated effort on Saturday. That said, Santa Clara has fully embraced its roles and identity. If the Broncos play the brand of basketball that has led them to a 9–1 record over their last ten games, this matchup should result in another decisive victory. ---
**Author:** ![BballFemme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9a140/32.png) [@BballFemme](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BballFemme)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2026, 8:55am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/2 "2026-01-30T08:55:31Z")
Go Broncos!!! They SHOULD have this. Based on my comments on the other thread - I feel the new coaching style has given them more confidence and its showing in their game. So I feel more confident they should fare well. ---
**Author:** ![PattyMac](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/pattymac/32/15_2.png) [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/3 "2026-01-30T17:01:12Z")
Good preview, KK. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![92bronc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/898d66/32.png) [@92bronc](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/92bronc)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2026, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/4 "2026-01-31T00:34:37Z")
As KK notes, LMU has really regressed in WCC compared to non-con. But there is talent there that can hurt you, with tall and athletic wings in 6-8 Shelley and 6-6 Brown, a big point guard in 6-6 Vide who’s a solid defender and playmaker plus the streaky yet dangerous Myron Amey who put up 24pts on OSU Wednesday. Plus the big shot blocking Issanza at center and bruising defender and rebounder McBride. On paper it seems like LMU should have more success…..they just haven’t put it together. The Broncos have to defend LMU’s guards/wings; you can survive one of them having a good game but can’t let multiple guys log 20pt nights. ---
**Author:** ![PattyMac](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/pattymac/32/15_2.png) [@PattyMac](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/PattyMac)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/5 "2026-01-31T15:35:17Z")
Vegas has SCU -9.5 and the over/under at 152.5. I feel like the under is the move here. Stan Johnson’s teams play tough defense in Gersten. The Broncos will need to be tougher. LMU is on a five-game losing skid and has only two wins in conference. That could do funny things to a team’s mentality. My guess is that LMU comes out like caged animal. Santa Clara will need to respond with like effort. If they do, I think LMU’s fight fades quickly here. ---
**Author:** ![BballFemme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e9a140/32.png) [@BballFemme](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/BballFemme)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/6 "2026-02-01T00:24:16Z")
All Santa Clara has to do is match their energy abs it’s a WIN. ---
**Author:** ![bronco25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47774/32.png) [@bronco25](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/bronco25)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/7 "2026-02-01T02:03:22Z")
Is the broadcast audio really bad for anyone else? ---
**Author:** ![buckets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@buckets](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/buckets)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/8 "2026-02-01T02:05:13Z")
Sounds ok to me. Gersten is EMPTY ---
**Author:** ![JM1996](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3be4f8/32.png) [@JM1996](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/JM1996)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/9 "2026-02-01T02:07:01Z")
Announcers sound ok but the game itself is very muted sound wise. ---
**Author:** ![buckets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@buckets](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/buckets)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/10 "2026-02-01T02:14:11Z")
So Knapper scores 7 pts in 5 minutes and Sendek pulls him? Let him cook! Shocker Darlan’s first touch of the ball he dribbles and gets tied up losing possession to LMU. 🤦🏻‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![bronco25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47774/32.png) [@bronco25](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/bronco25)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 2:18am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/11 "2026-02-01T02:18:45Z")
Darlan doesn’t know how to control the ball after 3 months and it is so frustrating. ---
**Author:** ![getnashty](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/getnashty/32/1253_2.png) [@getnashty](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/getnashty)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/12 "2026-02-01T02:20:29Z")
He just had a pretty miserable stretch of basketball there… ---
**Author:** ![kevind716](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/65b543/32.png) [@kevind716](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/kevind716)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/13 "2026-02-01T02:29:59Z")
Yea, it’s clear but at the same time it sounds weird. I’m not sure what the technical terms are. But to me it sounds like when I forget to turn the soundbar on and I’m just using the tv’s speakers. Just lacks depth. ---
**Author:** ![Broncomusings](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3bc359/32.png) [@Broncomusings](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/Broncomusings)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 2:51am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/14 "2026-02-01T02:51:28Z")
How many bad shots can we take?? Cochran, Sash, 30 footers? Feckless drives into traffic? Letting a bad team hang around… ---
**Author:** ![92bronc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/898d66/32.png) [@92bronc](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/92bronc)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/15 "2026-02-01T03:02:01Z")
OK half. Offense is mostly transition off turnovers or 1on1 play in half court. Half court offense is kind of stagnate, need to generate better looks and more playmaking by guards/wings. Only 6 assists despite 44 pts. ---
**Author:** ![buckets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@buckets](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/buckets)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/16 "2026-02-01T03:12:12Z")
It’s kinda weird seeing Lorenzo Romar as an assistant coach on the LMU bench. ---
**Author:** ![92bronc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/898d66/32.png) [@92bronc](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/92bronc)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/17 "2026-02-01T03:14:09Z")
Solid game for BK so far, scoring at the rim and defending well. ---
**Author:** ![bronco25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47774/32.png) [@bronco25](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/bronco25)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/18 "2026-02-01T03:18:38Z")
Cruise control at the moment ---
**Author:** ![buckets](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@buckets](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/buckets)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 3:21am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/19 "2026-02-01T03:21:14Z")
DON’T JINX IT!!! 🤣 But seriously, this LMU squad looks defeated. It can’t help having fewer fans in the stands than even at the USD game. ---
**Author:** ![getnashty](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.wakeupswig.com/getnashty/32/1253_2.png) [@getnashty](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/u/getnashty)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079/20 "2026-02-01T03:22:30Z")
In their defense for no reason, the side of the stands that you can’t see from the game angle does appear fuller. [Next page](https://forum.wakeupswig.com/t/25-26-wcc-game-11-lmu/1079.md?page=2)