North Dakota's men's basketball team travels to Los Angeles for a matchup with Loyola Marymount (LMU) on Friday night. This is only the second meeting between the two programs, with LMU currently leading the series 1-0 after a previous victory in 2009. The Fighting Hawks are looking to bounce back from a recent loss against Notre Dame, where they exhibited notable performance despite the 75-58 final score. The game will mark the beginning of a challenging five-game road trip and the first stage of the Cancun Challenge for North Dakota. Tip-off is at 9 p.m., and fans can catch the action through various streaming platforms and local radio.

By the Numbers
  • UND and LMU have met only once before, with LMU winning 83-60 in 2009.
  • Treysen Eaglestaff scored 31 points in his last game, the highest for a Summit League player this season.
Yes, But

Despite the recent loss, the Fighting Hawks have shown resilience and improvement, particularly in their three-point defense, ranking first nationally by holding opponents to just 18.8% shooting from beyond the arc.

State of Play
  • North Dakota is currently on a five-game road trip, having already played in three states.
  • The Hawks are 1-4 in games played in California under head coach Paul Sather.
What's Next

Following the game against LMU, North Dakota will head to Riviera Maya, Mexico, to continue the Cancun Challenge, playing additional non-conference matchups that could impact their postseason aspirations.

Bottom Line

A win against LMU would improve North Dakota's record to 3-2, even the series with LMU, and bolster momentum heading into their upcoming international games.