NCAAB · Final

Loyola Marymount Tops Pacific in Close Contest

Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Gersten Pavilion

Loyola Marymount Lions 80, Pacific Tigers 71, 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 Pacific Tigers vs Loyola Marymount Lions?

Loyola Marymount Lions beat Pacific Tigers 80-71 at Gersten Pavilion on December 30, 2025.

Who was favored in Pacific Tigers vs Loyola Marymount Lions?

Loyola Marymount Lions were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

In a competitive matchup at Gersten Pavilion, the Loyola Marymount Lions secured a victory over the Pacific Tigers with a final score of 80-71. This game was notable not only for the outcome but also for the implications it had on both teams' standings in the NCAAB league. Loyola Marymount improved its home record to 11-5, while Pacific fell to 9-7 overall.

Loyola Marymount entered the game with a home record of 10-5 and had recently shown mixed form, going 5-5 in their last ten games. They were on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Saint Mary's Gaels just two days prior, 73-78. Throughout their last ten games, the Lions averaged 72.9 points scored per game while allowing 69.1 points. Their recent performances at home were characterized by a scoring average of 74.8 points, with an average of 69.8 points allowed in their last five games.

On the other hand, the Pacific Tigers had a slightly better recent record of 6-4 over their last ten games, although they too were coming off a loss, having fallen to the San Diego Toreros, 54-66. The Tigers averaged 73.2 points scored and allowed 67.0 points during their last ten games. Their away performances had been less favorable, with a record of 2-4 in away games, contributing to their overall 9-6 season record.

The two teams had met previously in the 2025 season, splitting their two encounters. Loyola Marymount won the first game on January 24, 2025, with a score of 73-68, while Pacific claimed victory in the second meeting on February 14, 2025, winning decisively at home, 83-58. This history added an extra layer of competitiveness to the matchup.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but such factors often play a crucial role in the dynamics of college basketball games. The absence of key players can significantly impact team performance, especially in tightly contested games like this one.

The betting lines from DraftKings indicated that Loyola Marymount was favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 139.5. The home moneyline was priced at -180.0, while the away moneyline stood at 150.0. These odds reflect the expectations surrounding the game, with Loyola Marymount seen as the stronger team coming into the matchup.

The game conditions appeared to favor a competitive atmosphere, with both teams looking to establish momentum as the season progressed. Fans and analysts alike were keen to see how Loyola Marymount would respond after their recent loss, and they delivered a solid performance.

As the game unfolded, it became clear that both teams were eager to control the pace. In the second half, scoring plays included a driving layup by Jaden Clayton, which brought the score to 74-69 in favor of Loyola Marymount. Following that, Jalen Shelley contributed with crucial free throws, extending the lead to 76-69. Despite a late push from Pacific, including a floating jump shot by TJ Wainwright, the Lions maintained their composure and secured the victory with additional free throws from Myron Amey Jr.

Overall, this game showcased the resilience of Loyola Marymount as they bounced back from their previous defeat, while Pacific will need to regroup and address their recent struggles, particularly on the road. The final score of 80-71 reflects the competitive nature of college basketball, where every game can have significant implications for the teams involved.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LMU -3.5	139.5 o -108 / u -112	Pacific Tigers +150 · Loyola Marymount Lions -180

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Leaders

PointsMyron Amey Jr.20Loyola Marymount Lions
AssistsJan Vide5Loyola Marymount Lions
ReboundsMyron Amey Jr.6Loyola Marymount Lions
PointsElias Ralph19Pacific Tigers
AssistsJaden Clayton8Pacific Tigers
ReboundsElias Ralph10Pacific Tigers

Recent form

Loyola Marymount Lions

Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.9 scored · 69.1 allowed per game3-5 at home

L73-78vs Saint Mary's GaelsDec 29
W83-56vs Morgan State BearsDec 23
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

Pacific Tigers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L173.2 scored · 67 allowed per game2-4 away

L54-66at San Diego TorerosDec 28
W95-82vs Nicholls ColonelsDec 22
L57-93at BYU CougarsDec 17
W104-50vs Simpson (CA) Red HawksDec 14
L61-67at California Golden BearsDec 6
W80-65at Air Force FalconsDec 4
W68-54vs Sacramento State HornetsNov 30
W68-53at Jacksonville DolphinsNov 25
W86-58vs Stony Brook SeawolvesNov 24
L59-82at Florida Atlantic OwlsNov 21

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	Pacific Tigers	Loyola Marymount Lions
Field goals	22-60	27-55
Field goal %	37	49
Three-pointers	7-15	10-24
Three-point %	47	42
Free throws	20-26	16-23
Free throw %	77	70
Rebounds	39	31
Offensive rebounds	16	6
Defensive rebounds	23	25
Assists	13	12
Steals	7	4
Blocks	1	9
Turnovers	13	10
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	19
Fast-break points	0	6
Points in the paint	26	30
Fouls	18	21
Largest lead	8	11
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	55	34

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-45Jan Vide makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-48Rokas Jocius makes 26-foot three point jumper (Myron Amey Jr. assists)
2nd Half47-48Elias Ralph makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaden Clayton assists)
2nd Half47-49Jan Vide makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-49Isaac Jack makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-49Isaac Jack makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-49Isaac Jack makes layup (Elias Ralph assists)
2nd Half53-49Kajus Kublickas makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half55-49Elias Ralph makes layup
2nd Half55-50AJ Thomas makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-51AJ Thomas makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-53AJ Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half55-55Myron Amey Jr. makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half56-55Jaion Pitt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-58AJ Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jalen Shelley assists)
2nd Half58-58Jaion Pitt makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half58-59Jalen Shelley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half58-61Jan Vide makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half58-63Aaron McBride makes layup (Jan Vide assists)
2nd Half59-63Jaden Clayton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-63Jaden Clayton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-65Jan Vide makes 12-foot turnaround jump shot (Myron Amey Jr. assists)
2nd Half61-65Elias Ralph makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-65Elias Ralph makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-68AJ Thomas makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jan Vide assists)
2nd Half62-70Aaron McBride makes driving layup
2nd Half62-72AJ Thomas makes driving layup
2nd Half62-73AJ Thomas makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half63-73TJ Wainwright makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-73TJ Wainwright makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-73TJ Wainwright makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaden Clayton assists)
2nd Half67-74Jan Vide makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-74Jaden Clayton makes driving layup
2nd Half69-75Jalen Shelley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-76Jalen Shelley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-76TJ Wainwright makes 15-foot floating jump shot (Jaden Clayton assists)
2nd Half71-77Myron Amey Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-78Myron Amey Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-79Myron Amey Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-80Myron Amey Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2