Junkanoo Jam Release | Fan Travel Packages
 
BIMINI, The Bahamas – LMU is headed to another international tournament after the men's basketball team took home the Jamaica Classic crown a season ago. From Nov. 20-25, the Lions will compete in the 2019 Junkanoo Jam, along with Air Force, Duquesne, and Indiana State.
 
The four Division I teams will play a round robin tournament with a crowning of a champion at the end based on best record. All games will stream live at www.flohoops.com from Gateway Christian Academy.
 
LMU will open the tournament with the first game on Thursday, Nov. 21, against Air Force. The following night, the Lions and Sycamores of Indiana State lead off Friday, Nov. 22's competition. The tournament's final games will be played on Sunday, Nov. 24, with LMU battling Duquesne to close out the Junkanoo Jam. Following Sunday's game, the tournament champion will be crowned.
 
Teams and fans will stay at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini, the official partner of the Junkanoo Jam. Built in 2016, the resort has 305 rooms, including 18 suites, eight restaurants and bars, three pools, a casino, snorkeling, big game fishing, and is located less than a 10 minute walk from the Gateway Christian Academy gymnasium.
 
LMU will enter the 2019-20 season following a 22-win performance in 2018-19, the third most wins in program history. The Lions won the 2018 Jamaica Classic in this past season's international tournament last November, going 2-0 in Montego Bay against Georgetown and Ohio.
 
Located just 50 miles off Florida's coast, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, boasting miles of pristine beaches. Known as Ernest Hemingway's favorite escape, Bimini is historically significant. Visitors from around the world enjoy its historical complexity and renowned past.
 
Fans interested in traveling to Bimini to support their can sign up for fan travel packages now at www.junkanoojam.com.
 
Located just 50 miles off Florida's coast, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, boasting miles of pristine beaches. Known as Ernest Hemingway's favorite escape, Bimini is historically significant. Visitors from around the world enjoy its historical complexity and renowned past.
 
Complete Schedule
Nov. 21, 2019
Game 1 – Loyola Marymount vs. Air Force
Game 2 – Duquesne vs. Indiana State
 
Nov. 22, 2019
Game 3 – Indiana State vs. Loyola Marymount
Game 4 – Duquesne vs. Air Force
 
Nov. 24, 2019
Game 5 – Air Force vs. Indiana State
Game 6 – Loyola Marymount vs. Duquesne