WCC foes meet when the Washington State Cougars (6-9, 1-1 WCC) host the Loyola Marymount Lions (10-5, 1-1 WCC) at Beasley Coliseum, tipping off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, January 2, 2026.
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How to Watch Washington State vs. Loyola Marymount
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 9:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Washington State 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
45.2 |
206 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.4 |
279 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
33.5 |
171 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
27.1 |
30 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
13.3 |
313 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
9.7 |
335 |
Loyola Marymount 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
47.9 |
75 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
39.4 |
35 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.9 |
202 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.8 |
224 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
11.1 |
138 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
12.7 |
124 |
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Washington State vs. Loyola Marymount Stat Insights
Points
- The Cougars score 6.9 more points than the Lions allow (67.2).
- Washington State is 5-4 when putting more than 67.2 points on the board.
- When Loyola Marymount concedes fewer than 74.1 points, it is 10-2.
- The Lions average 78.7 points, only 3.0 more than the 75.7 the Cougars allow.
- When scoring more than 75.7 points, Loyola Marymount is 6-0.
- Washington State's record is 5-5 when it allows less than 78.7 points.
- The Cougars have a -24-point scoring differential on the season (-1.6 per game). The Lions, on the other hand, have outscored opponents by 173 points (11.5 per game).
Shooting
- This year the Cougars are shooting 45.2% from the field, 5.8% higher than the Lions give up.
- In games when Washington State shoots higher than 39.4% from the field, it is 5-7 overall.
- The Lions shoot 47.9% from the field, 2.5% higher than the Cougars allow.
- Loyola Marymount is 7-1 straight up when shooting over 45.4% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Cougars average 33.5 rebounds, 0.6 more than the Lions' average.
- When Washington State has the rebounding advantage, it is 1-3. When posting fewer boards, Loyola Marymount is 4-4.
- The Cougars' 8.6 offensive rebounds per game are only 0.1 fewer than the Lions pull down (8.7).
- The Lions are 3-1 overall when they have more offensive rebounds. The Cougars are 2-5 when they lose that battle.
- Both these teams are strong on the boards. Washington State has an average rebounding margin of +6.4, and Loyola Marymount is at +1.1.
Washington State Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2026 |
Oregon State |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
Saint Mary's (CA) |
Away |
| 1/15/2026 |
Gonzaga |
Home |
Loyola Marymount Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/4/2026 |
Gonzaga |
Away |
| 1/8/2026 |
San Francisco |
Home |
| 1/10/2026 |
Santa Clara |
Away |