Jan. 6, 2010

Complete Release in PDF Format

Upcoming Schedule

PCH Cup
Saturday, January 9
LMU (7-7, 0-0 WCC) at Pepperdine (9-5, 0-0 WCC) - 4:00 p.m.
Firestone Fieldhouse • Malibu, Calif.
Media: Live radio on KXLU 88.9 FM and at www.LMULions.com.
Live stats at

There is no TEAM LMU Game of the Week this week as all the LMU teams are playing away games. The purpose of TEAM LMU is to bring Lion fans together as one, creating an atmosphere that helps build the Lions into champions, while allowing all to enjoy the benefits of our corporate partners. For more information about TEAM LMU, log on to www.LMULions.com/teamlmu.

Briefly
The decade and the non-conference schedule are firmly behind LMU as the 2010 West Coast Conference schedule gets underway this Saturday at Pepperdine. The Lions and Waves will take to the floor at Firestone Fieldhouse at 4 p.m., followed by the men as the teams combat their annual doubleheader. At stake will be not only a positive start to WCC play but also points in the PCH Cup, the inaugural title awarded to the winner of the overall head-to-head contests between the schools.

About the PCH Cup: Two Schools, One Road, 19.1 Miles of Rivalry
Separated by 19.1 miles of scenic coastline, longtime cross-town adversaries Loyola Marymount and Pepperdine have come together in an effort to boost their decades-long rivalry with the creation of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) Challenge. The series will serve as an annual scorecard for the NCAA-sponsored athletic contests between the Lions and Waves, and challenges each institution to rise above the other within the West Coast Conference. LMU and Pepperdine will be represented by 12 of their intercollegiate athletic teams through both regular and post-season competitions over the course of the academic calendar. Teams scheduled to compete head-to-head during the regular season include baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's soccer, men's tennis, women's tennis (if scheduled) and women's volleyball. Any head-to-head competition, including matches in the post-season and tournaments throughout the year, will be counted toward the scoring and added to the scorecard as they occur. The remaining programs (men's and women's cross country, women's swimming and diving, men's golf) - in addition to women's tennis (if the teams do not meet head-to-head at any point) will battle for points that will be awarded on the basis of overall finish at their respective post-season championships. The university with the highest point total accumulated throughout the year will be named PCH Challenge Champion and awarded the PCH Cup. Through the fall season, Pepperdine holds a slim 4.0-3.5 point advantage. To learn more about the PCH Cup, click here.

LMU FAN ZONE

LMU Fan Draft
If you think you are the #1 fan of LMU women's basketball, put yourself to the test by logging on to www.LMUfanDraft.com. Only the most die-hard Lion fans will be picked by Coach Wilhoit.

Coming to a Game?
If you are planning to attend a game at LMU this season, then be sure to reserve your tickets today by ordering online at www.LMULions.com or by calling the LMU Ticket Office at (310) 338-LION. The Loyola Marymount University campus is located in Westchester at 1 LMU Drive, approximately four miles north of the Los Angeles International Airport. Visitors must use the main entrance off of Lincoln Blvd. on LMU Drive. Parking for Sullivan Field will be in General Parking Lot A.

Media Guide
The 2009-10 Loyola Marymount University women's basketball media guide is now available for download online at www.LMULions.com. This is the only source of copies of the guide.

Lions All-Access
Fans can watch all LMU home games live on the internet through Lions All-Access on www.LMULions.com. In conjunction with CSTV Online, All-Access is the official home to video broadcasts of LMU Athletics. Lions' All-Access will bring all non-televisied home games for men's basketball, women's basketball and women's volleyball. To subscribe to All-Access, click on the "Multimedia" tab on www.LMULions.com.

Lions Audio Network
Once again, in conjunction with Stretch Internet, all LMU home and road games will be broadcast live online at www.LMULions.com. Just click on the "Listen Live" link on the women's basketball home page, then click on "Listen" or "Archive" next to the game of your choice. All broadcasts will be archived within 72 hours of their original airing and will include both the 15-minute pre-game show and post-game interviews.

E-Mail the Radio Team!
Angie Kiel is back as the radio play-by-play voice of LMU women's basketball. She will be joined on broadcasts by Patrick Duggan and Will Callanen. If you have a question for Angie, Patrick, or Will, you can e-mail it to talktothelions@yahoo.com or click on the "Talk to the Lions" link on the LMU women's basketball home page.

LMU Sports Weekly
"LMU Sports Weekly" is a special inside look at LMU Athletics each and every week only through the Lions' Audio Network on Stretch Internet. Airing every Wednesday around 4 p.m., the show will feature interviews, audio highlights, and pregame and postgame interviews. In addition to being able to listen online, fans will also be able to download each and every episode via ITunes Podcasts by searching "LMU" in the . Or find the podcast feed .

Inside the Lions
"Inside the Lions" hosted by Jarred DuBois is a special look into LMU Athletics and its student-athletes in a 10 to 15 minute show hosted by a student-athlete, sophomore men's basketball guard Jarred DuBois. Airing roughly twice a month, each episode will highlight a student-athlete and give an inside look to why LMU is such a special place. In addition, highlights from top games and other game day features will be within the show. Take a look at the newest show or past shows.

Follow the Lions Online
Log on to www.LMULions.com for all the latest info on the Lions, including updated schedules, rosters, player bios, and more. Don't forget to also sign up to follow the Lions on Facebook (Facebook.com/LMULions) and Twitter (Twitter.com/LMULions). Additionally, LMU women's basketball now has its own Facebook page, which can be found at www.Facebook.com/LMUWomensHoops. Coach Julie Wilhoit also will be on Twitter this year - find her at CoachJules.

Vita's Voice
For more inside information, follow along with senior Kavita Goss as she blogs weekly about the team, classes, and anything else that catches her fancy. Just click on "Vita's Voice" on the sidebar at the LMU women's basketball home page.