LOS ANGELES – Two Lions finished in double digits in Wednesday night's, 49-64 loss against UC Santa Barbara.
 
Two free throws by Nicole Rodriguez put the Lions on the board, but it was the Gauchos who started the quarter hot. UCSB would go on an 8-0 run and lead LMU by 12. With a little over two minutes left a steal by Alexis Mark ended with a made layup by Amaya Oliver. The Lions would only trail the Gauchos by seven, 16-9.
 
Just like the first quarter, the Gauchos came out the gate hot going on a 7-0 run. Ariel Johnson and Rodriguez were the only two players to score in this quarter for the Lions. Their efforts help put LMU closer to UCSB making the score, 33-19, at the half.
 
The Lions shot 20% from the field the first half going 5-25 from the field.
 
In the second half a layup by Khari Clark started a run for the Lions. They only trailied the Gauchos by 10. Things started to go the Lions way when Mark hit a three pointer with 6:12 left on the clock. The Lions brought the deficiency to a single digit, 37-30. Both teams would go back and forth, but the Gauchos would extend their lead at the end of the third, 50-35,
 
In the fourth quarter LMU's first basket was made by Johnson at the under eight followed by a 3 pointer from Destiny Samuel. Even though the Lions were down by 20 with 2:07 left they never gave up and fought until the end.
 
Johnson finished the game with 17 points while Rodriquez was right behind with 10.
 
The Lions next game with be Friday, Dec. 3, against Texas State in San Marcos, TX.
 
Season Tickets:
It's not too late for fans to have the opportunity to buy season tickets. Purchase your season tickets for all ticketed sports at www.LMULions.com/tickets

Mobile Ticket Information & Entry Procedures:
To provide an efficient and safe experience for our fans; we utilize mobile ticketing delivery through the AXS app. Mobile ticketing allows fans to enter LMU athletic venues via their mobile app instead of a physical, paper ticket. Make sure to have your ticket available on your phone upon arrival to ensure the quickest entry process. For assistance, please call 310-338-LION (5466).

Donate Today:
Fans interested in making a contribution to the Lions Athletic Fund can do so by clicking here. Your gift will help provide a transformational student-athlete experience athletically, academically, and culturally for every LMU student-athlete. We appreciate your continued support of LMU Athletics. 
 
Follow Along With The Action:
For complete coverage of Loyola Marymount University athletics, visit LMULions.com. We encourage you to follow along with all the action on social media as well. Follow along by following us on Twitter, liking us on Facebook, and following us on Instagram.