Loyola Marymount Dominates Morgan State in Convincing Win
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 6:00 PM ET · Gersten Pavilion
Loyola Marymount Lions 83, Morgan State Bears 56, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Morgan State Bears vs Loyola Marymount Lions?
Loyola Marymount Lions beat Morgan State Bears 83-56 at Gersten Pavilion on December 23, 2025.
Who was favored in Morgan State Bears vs Loyola Marymount Lions?
Loyola Marymount Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -5000 (about 98% implied). The favorite won.
The Loyola Marymount Lions delivered a commanding performance against the Morgan State Bears, winning decisively with a final score of 83-56 at Gersten Pavilion. This matchup showcased the stark contrast between the two teams' recent forms, with Loyola Marymount entering the game with a 9-4 record, while Morgan State struggled with a 2-11 record. The Lions have been particularly strong at home, now boasting a home record of 3-4, and their recent form includes a streak of 6 wins in their last 10 games. In contrast, Morgan State's recent struggles continued, with only 1 win in their last 10 games and a current losing streak of 2 games.
Loyola Marymount's scoring average over their last 10 games stands at 73.8 points per game, while they have allowed an average of 68.7 points. Their last game before facing Morgan State was a resounding 91-57 victory against North Alabama, showcasing their offensive capabilities. Morgan State, on the other hand, has averaged 67.0 points in their last 10 games but has been plagued by defensive issues, allowing an average of 84.5 points. Their most recent game resulted in a heavy loss to the San Francisco Dons, where they fell 64-94.
At home, Loyola Marymount has performed well, winning 3 of their last 4 games. In their last five games, they have a record of 2-3, with an average of 71.2 points scored and 68.8 points allowed. Morgan State, however, has struggled significantly on the road, with an away record of 0-5 and an average of only 64.8 points scored in their last five games, while allowing a staggering 88.0 points.
The betting market reflected Loyola Marymount's dominance, with DraftKings setting the spread at -23.5 in favor of the Lions. The total for the game was set at 144.5, with odds of -112.0 for the over and -108.0 for the under. The moneyline odds indicated a strong belief in a Loyola Marymount victory, with a home moneyline of -5000 compared to Morgan State's +1800.
In terms of player performances, the scoring plays highlighted key contributions from the Lions in the second half, including a series of layups and free throws that extended their lead. Notably, Aaron McBride made significant contributions with a turnaround jump shot and free throws, while Josh Dalton added to the scoring with a layup and free throw. The Bears' efforts were led by Eugene Alvin and David Bumpass, but they struggled to keep pace with the Lions throughout the game.
Overall, the conditions at Gersten Pavilion favored the home team, and Loyola Marymount's ability to control the game was evident from the outset. The Lions' combination of offensive firepower and solid defense proved too much for Morgan State, who will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LMU -23.5 | 144.5 o -112 / u -108 | Morgan State Bears +1800 · Loyola Marymount Lions -5000 |
Leaders
- PointsRodney Brown Jr.23Loyola Marymount Lions
- AssistsAJ Thomas5Loyola Marymount Lions
- ReboundsJalen Shelley6Loyola Marymount Lions
- PointsRob Lawson14Morgan State Bears
- AssistsRob Lawson6Morgan State Bears
- ReboundsChristian Meeks8Morgan State Bears
Recent form
Loyola Marymount Lions
Last 10: 6-4Streak W173.8 scored · 68.7 allowed per game3-4 at home
- W91-57vs North Alabama LionsDec 20
- L57-67vs UC San Diego TritonsDec 17
- L70-91vs Saint Louis BillikensDec 3
- L68-71vs Stony Brook SeawolvesNov 29
- W70-58at Ohio BobcatsNov 25
- L65-76vs Florida Atlantic OwlsNov 25
- W78-74at UC Santa Barbara GauchosNov 18
- W74-63vs Troy TrojansNov 15
- W71-58at UTEP MinersNov 12
- W94-72vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsNov 9
Morgan State Bears
Last 10: 1-9Streak L267 scored · 84.5 allowed per game0-5 away
- L64-94at San Francisco DonsDec 21
- L50-97at California Golden BearsDec 20
- W81-73vs Niagara Purple EaglesDec 13
- L49-92at DePaul Blue DemonsDec 10
- L80-84vs Longwood LancersDec 6
- L66-71vs Drexel DragonsNov 25
- L56-88at Old Dominion MonarchsNov 22
- L73-79vs North Carolina A&T AggiesNov 19
- L72-86at Mercyhurst LakersNov 15
- L79-81vs UMBC RetrieversNov 11
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 24-11 | - | 11-3 |
| Morgan State | 14-16 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Norfolk State | 15-17 | 3 | 8-6 |
| North Carolina Central | 14-18 | 3 | 8-6 |
| South Carolina State | 10-22 | 4 | 7-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 9-23 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Coppin State | 7-24 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Delaware State | 8-23 | 9 | 2-12 |
| Gonzaga | 31-4 | - | 16-2 |
| Saint Mary's | 27-6 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 26-9 | 1 | 15-3 |
| Oregon State | 17-16 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Seattle U | 21-14 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 18-15 | 8 | 8-10 |
| San Francisco | 17-16 | 8 | 8-10 |
| Washington State | 12-20 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Loyola Marymount | 15-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Portland | 15-19 | 10 | 6-12 |
| San Diego | 12-21 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Pepperdine | 9-23 | 12 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Morgan State Bears | Loyola Marymount Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-65 | 29-54 |
| Field goal % | 29 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 6-18 | 8-23 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 35 |
| Free throws | 12-19 | 17-28 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 20 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 26 |
| Assists | 13 | 19 |
| Steals | 1 | 10 |
| Blocks | 2 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 11 | 26 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 38 |
| Fouls | 24 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 29 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 99 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-46Eugene Alvin makes 25-foot three point jumper (Walter Peggs Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half29-47Rodney Brown Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half29-48Rodney Brown Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half29-50Jalen Shelley makes driving layup (AJ Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half30-50Alfred Worrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-50Alfred Worrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-51Jalen Shelley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half33-51David Bumpass makes layup (Rob Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half33-53Jalen Shelley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-53Rob Lawson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-55Rodney Brown Jr. makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (AJ Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half37-55Christian Meeks makes layup (Rob Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half37-56AJ Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-57AJ Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half37-58AJ Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half37-61Rodney Brown Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (AJ Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half39-61David Bumpass makes layup (Rob Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half39-63Jael Martin makes 3-foot dunk (AJ Thomas assists)
- 2nd Half39-66Nakyel Shelton makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aaron McBride assists)
- 2nd Half39-68Jael Martin makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-68Rob Lawson makes 25-foot three pointer (Walter Peggs Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half42-69Aaron McBride makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half42-70Aaron McBride makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-70Walter Peggs Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Rob Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half45-72AJ Thomas makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-73AJ Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half46-73Eugene Alvin makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-73Alfred Worrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-73Rob Lawson makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half49-75Josh Dalton makes layup
- 2nd Half50-75Alfred Worrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half51-75Alfred Worrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half52-75Alfred Worrell Jr. makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half52-77Josh Dalton makes layup
- 2nd Half52-79AJ Thomas makes 4-foot dunk
- 2nd Half54-79Eugene Alvin makes layup
- 2nd Half54-80Aaron McBride makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-82Aaron McBride makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Kevin Carney assists)
- 2nd Half54-83Josh Dalton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-83David Bumpass makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Jayden Socka assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Loyola Marymount Lions, below favours Morgan State Bears.
Venue
- Gersten PavilionLos Angeles, CA
- Attendance927
- OfficialsJohn St. Clair, Tony Padilla, Matthew Rukasin
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