The Pacific Tigers secured a 65-59 win over the Loyola Marymount Lions, with Elias Ralph leading the team to victory with 22 points and 7 rebounds. The Tigers, now 17-10, outscored the Lions 40-28 in the second half to seal the deal. Loyola Marymount, with a record of 13-14, was unable to overcome Pacific's strong second-half performance, despite Jan Vide's 19 points and 6 rebounds.
Elias Ralph Scores 22 Points, Including 12 in the Second Half
The game was closely contested, with Loyola Marymount taking a 31-25 lead into halftime. However, Pacific came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Lions 40-28 to take the win. The Tigers' Elias Ralph was instrumental in the victory, scoring 22 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. TJ Wainwright also contributed to the win, scoring 10 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. The Lions' Jan Vide had a strong game, scoring 19 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome Pacific's second-half surge. At one point, Pacific went on a 12-4 run, which was a crucial turning point in the game.
Elias Ralph was the top performer for Pacific, scoring 22 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. TJ Wainwright and Jaion Pitt also had strong games, scoring 10 points and 9 points, respectively, and grabbing a combined 13 rebounds. For Loyola Marymount, Jan Vide led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Myron Amey Jr. scored 17 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. Rodney Brown Jr. also contributed to the Lions' effort, scoring 11 points. The top performers for both teams combined for 89 points, with Pacific's top three scorers accounting for 41 points.
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The game was marked by strong rebounding from both teams, with Pacific outrebounding Loyola Marymount 37-32. The Tigers also had a strong shooting percentage, hitting 44.7% of their field goals, while the Lions shot 41.3%. Pacific's Elias Ralph had a strong shooting night, hitting 8 of 14 field goals, while Loyola Marymount's Jan Vide hit 7 of 15. The Tigers also had a significant advantage in points in the paint, outscoring the Lions 32-24. Additionally, Pacific had 12 assists, while Loyola Marymount had 9.
The CHD Scout predicted a Pacific win by 13.3 points, with a final score of 79-66. While the predicted margin was off by 7.3 points, the model was correct in predicting a Pacific victory. The actual final score was 65-59, with Pacific winning by 6 points. The model's prediction was based on a number of factors, including the teams' respective NET rankings, with Pacific ranked 103 and Loyola Marymount ranked 160. The model's accuracy is a reflection of its ability to analyze team performance and predict outcomes.
The win was a significant one for Pacific, as it improved their record to 17-10 and boosted their NET ranking to 103. The game was classified as a Quadrant 3 win for Pacific, while it was a Quadrant 2 loss for Loyola Marymount. The loss dropped the Lions' record to 13-14, and their NET ranking remains at 160. The win also improved Pacific's resume, as they now have a 5-5 record in Quadrant 1 and 2 games. Loyola Marymount, on the other hand, has a 2-8 record in Quadrant 1 games and a 4-4 record in Quadrant 2 games.
Pacific's next game is scheduled for February 15, when they will face off against the San Francisco Dons. Loyola Marymount will also be in action on February 15, when they will take on the Santa Clara Broncos. Both games promise to be exciting matchups, with real consequences for the teams' respective conference standings and tournament prospects. Pacific want to build on their momentum, while Loyola Marymount will aim to bounce back from their loss.