LMU Men's Basketball Wins 2024 Cancun Challenge
For the second time in the last three seasons, LMU Men's Basketball has won the mid-season Multi-Team Event (MTE) on foreign soil. After Head Coach Stan Johnson led the Lions to the 2022 Jamaica Classic title with two wins in that event, Johnson's Lions did it again in 2024 with two wins in the Cancun Challenge to once again bring a trophy back to Los Angeles.
THANK YOU, JOAN!
Congratulations Jevon and Will
Following the conclusion of the tournament, Jevon Porter was named 2024 Cancun Challenge MVP and Will Johnston was named to the All-Tournament Team for their play at the event. Porter Posted a 16-point and 12-rebound double-double in the opening game of the event to help the Lions to a double-digit win over Belmont and a spot in the Championship Game. In Wednesday's Title Game against Wyoming, Porter set the tone early with a 6-for-6 start to the game on his way a 29-point performance on 61.1 percent shooting from the field and 50.0 percent shooting from three. Johnston shot 8-for-15 (53.3 percent) from the field and 4-for-9 (41.0 percent) from three for this second 20-plus point game of the season against Belmont to lead the team with a game-high 22 points and three steals recorded. He followed that up with 11 points and five assists and a gutsy performance to fight through a late injury to come back on the court in the closing minutes to sink four crucial free throws to secure the win over Wyoming.
How the Games Were Won...
Game 1: LMU 77, Belmont 63
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Game 2: LMU 73, Wyoming 70
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