Wolverines Travel to LA for Wednesday Showdown with LMU
Utah Valley University’s women’s basketball team is set to travel to Los Angeles for a key matchup against Loyola Marymount University (LMU) on Wednesday. The game is scheduled to tip off at 6:00 p.m. MT, which is 5:00 p.m. PT. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+, with additional stats available on UVUstats.com.
Last Game Highlights
The Wolverines enter this game following a strong season opener against Cal State Bakersfield, where they secured a 66-42 victory. Key players from the game included:
- Halle Nelson: 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 8-of-11 from the field.
- Tessa Chaney: 14 points and 6 rebounds.
- Amanda Barcello: Scored 14 points in just 21 minutes, successfully making 5-of-6 shots, including 4-of-5 from three-point range.
Scouting Loyola Marymount
Loyola Marymount will be opening its season against Utah Valley. Last season, the Lions recorded a 14-16 overall record and a 7-13 mark in the West Coast Conference (WCC). This year, they have been projected to finish ninth in the conference by coaches. One standout player is:
- Maya Hernandez: Named to the All-WCC Preseason Team, averaged 12.8 points and 7.8 rebounds per game last season.
Series History and Future Matchups
This will be just the second meeting in history between Utah Valley and LMU. The Wolverines aim to avenge last year’s defeat in Orem, as they look to secure a crucial win on the road.
Upcoming Games
Following their trip to Los Angeles, Utah Valley will head to Salt Lake City to challenge the Utah Utes in a game on Tuesday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. MT. The Wolverines will also prepare for their home opener against Pepperdine on Friday, November 14.
