Sept. 15, 2016

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It isn't the busiest of weekends on the bluff for LMU athletics with just four games on the schedule. But, boy, are they good ones and it will be the perfect weekend for the Lions to come together and be #LIONSTRONG. This weekend the match-ups include a Friday Night Under the Lights against a top-25 Big12 opponent, the opening act of the Wells Fargo PCH Cup rivalry, a Sweet 16 Mug giveaway, a pool deck tailgate and much more. Here is the #LIONSTRONG What To Watch For (#W2W4) for Sept. 16-18.

#W2W4: TOP-10 DOUBLEHEADER

Just 19.1 miles apart, LMU and Pepperdine have been battling one another for over a half century and it has grown to where 13 teams will face each other throughout the calendar year. And for the last decade, men's water polo has been the opening act in this long time rivalry. The Lions will face the ninth-ranked Waves as part of a special doubleheader at the Burns Aquatics Center on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Lions will open the day with eighth-ranked UC Irvine at 10:30 am and then take on the Waves at 2:30 pm. The Conference Challenge Cup is presented by the Lions Athletic Fund. Tickets will be sold for this special doubleheader featuring the two opponents from the new Golden Coast Conference. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children/seniors. Students and faculty/staff with LMU OneCard are free. Visiting students are $5. Saturday, Sept. 17
LMU vs. #8 UC Irvine
Burns Aquatics Center - 10:30 am

LMU vs. #9 Pepperdine
Burns Aquatics Center - 2:30 pm
Wells Fargo PCH Cup

Thanks to Greek Life and Sigma Phi Epsilon, the doubleheader will feature a special Pool Deck Tailgate Party for LMU students. Come out and be part of the rivalry. The game will feature special giveaways and more to support the Lions as the 2016-17 Wells Fargo PCH Cup gets underway. A reminder that Little Lions Club members get into the game free. Kids seventh grade or younger can be part of this special club. Visit the Little Lions Club web page to register

#W2W4: FRIDAY NIGHT UNDER THE LIGHTS

LMU women's soccer will put their 13-game home winning streak on the line when they welcome the Big 12's Texas Tech to Sullivan Field. It is a huge game under the lights as the Red Raiders enter the game at 6-1-1 and ranked 22nd nationally and have advanced to the last four NCAA Tournaments. The first 500 in attendance will receive the NCAA Sweet 16 Commemorative Mug, celebrating women's soccer Sweet 16 season from 2015.

Friday, Sept. 16
LMU vs. #22 Texas Tech
Sullivan Field - 7 pm
NCAA Sweet 16 Mug Giveaway - Friday Night Under the Lights

The game is also Family of Schools Night at the game with the first 20 people who sign-up from the program get into the game free. All LMU students and faculty/staff with valid One Card get into the game for free.

#W2W4: STREAKING BACK HOME

Coming off their first road win of the season, defeating perennial Big West favorite UC Irvine on Wednesday, LMU men's soccer will wrap-up the weekend with a match-up at Sullivan Field against CSU Bakersfield. The Lions have won four of their last five and are 3-1 at home.

Sunday, Sept. 18
LMU Men's Soccer vs. CSU Bakersfield
Sullivan Field - 4 pm
Family of Schools Day

It will be a special pregame with the Beaumont High School Junior Air Force ROTC Honor Guard presenting the colors before the game. It is also the Family of Schools game with the first 20 people get in to the game for free. In addition, the Lions will honor members of the Wounded Warrior Project.

For more information on all events, call (310) 338-LION or go to LMULions.com/Tickets for the latest. Look for the #W2W4 each week for what not to miss for LMU Athletics. Together, we are #LIONSTRONG. Together, we are LMU Lions.