LMU Lions vs. San Diego Toreros: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Loyola Marymount vs. San Diego basketball game

By Scout Staff

Jan 18, 2025 at 9:50 pm ET • 2 min read

Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between LMU and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 36-32 lead against San Diego.

If LMU keeps playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 11-8 in no time. On the other hand, San Diego will have to make due with a 4-16 record unless they turn things around (and fast).

Who's Playing

San Diego Toreros @ LMU Lions

Current Records: San Diego 4-15, LMU 10-8

How To Watch

When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: Gersten Pavilion -- Los Angeles, California
TV: ESPN Plus
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $3.03

What to Know

San Diego and LMU are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2019, but not for long. Both will face off in a West Coast battle at 9:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at Gersten Pavilion. The Toreros are no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

Last Thursday, San Diego was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 65-61 to Wash. State.

Despite their loss, San Diego saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Santiago Trouet, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. Trouet's performance made up for a slower game against Saint Mary's on Saturday.

Even though they lost, San Diego smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, LMU posted their closest victory since December 18, 2024 on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Santa Clara , sneaking past 57-54. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lions have posted against the Broncos since February 16, 2021.

LMU relied on the efforts of Caleb Stone-Carrawell, who earned 19 points, and Aaron McBride, who earned seven points along with two blocks. Less helpful for LMU was Will Johnston's abysmal 0-5 three-point shooting.

San Diego's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for LMU, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.

San Diego is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they're headed for a loss. This contest will be their sixth straight as the underdogs (so far over this stretch they are 3-2 against the spread).

San Diego was pulverized by LMU 96-62 in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Can San Diego avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.