July 16, 2018 LOS ANGELES - The Loyola Marymount men's basketball team is headed abroad this August. The Lions will participate in an Australian trip highlighted by new culture experiences, team bonding opportunities, and basketball. All 13 players, and the men's basketball staff, will be making the trip.
"New players get to join the players that have already been here," said Coach Mike Dunlap. "We also get the opportunity to play Lion basketball on foreign soil. Lastly, we get to introduce our guys to a different culture and there is a learning element to this trip that we embrace."
The Lions will arrive in Melbourne on Aug. 11 to begin their travels. Visits to the Queen Victoria Market and Eureka Tower highlight some of the early sights that the team will visit, before games begin. LMU will play three games in Melbourne, Aug. 13, 14, and 15, before departing on Aug. 17 for their final game in Cairns, home to the Great Barrier Reef. The team will depart Cairns on Aug. 20 and return to Los Angeles. The schedule is subject to change.
The competition will be highlighted by Aug. 16's game against NBL Reigning Champions Melbourne United (Casey Stadium in Cranbourne). Games are also scheduled against NLB Gen X (Casey Stadium in Cranbourne on Aug. 12)and Dandenong Rangers (Dandenong Stadium in Dandenong on Aug. 14).
The trip will be lead and organized through Basketball Travelers, Inc.
Photos and exclusive content from Australia will be available throughout the trip on social media and LMULions.com.
