Wolverines Travel to LA for Wednesday’s Game Against LMU
Utah Valley’s women’s basketball team is set to compete against Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The game will take place at 6:00 p.m. MT / 5:00 p.m. PT, concluding UVU’s road trip to California.
Broadcast Information
The match against LMU will be available on ESPN+. Fans can also follow live statistics on UVUstats.com.
Recent Performance
Utah Valley is entering this game after a solid opening win against Cal State Bakersfield, where they triumphed 66-42. In that game, Halle Nelson led with 18 points and nine rebounds, showcasing an impressive shooting performance with 8-for-11 from the field.
- Tessa Chaney also contributed significantly with 14 points and six rebounds.
- Amanda Barcello, a Preseason All-WAC selection, added another 14 points in just 21 minutes on the court, hitting four three-pointers.
Scouting the Lions
Loyola Marymount will be starting their season against Utah Valley. Last year, LMU finished with a 14-16 record, including 7-13 in the West Coast Conference (WCC). Coaches have predicted the Lions will place ninth in the conference this season. Maya Hernandez, who averaged 12.8 points and 7.8 rebounds last year, was named to the All-WCC Preseason Team.
Series History
This game marks the second meeting between Utah Valley and LMU. In their previous matchup, which took place in Orem, LMU emerged victorious. This will be the first game held in Los Angeles between the two teams.
What’s Next for Utah Valley
Following their encounter with LMU, Utah Valley will head to Salt Lake City for a game against the Utah Utes on Tuesday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. MT. The Wolverines will then prepare for their home opener against Pepperdine on Friday, November 14.
