LMU recently enjoyed a five-game win streak, but on the road, the Lions have been handled without too much problem by Colorado State and USF in their last two as a visitor. Stan Johnson has been getting increased production lately from Pepperdine transfer Jevon Porter (14.2 ppg), but San Jose State transfer G Myron Amey Jr has been misfiring (only 25.5% triples) and not delivering as advertised. Meanwhile the Cougs are already 1-0 in their new WCC adventure (for the next two seasons), and have moved on from the injury to top scorer G Cedric Coward (17.7 ppg), as new HC David Riley can count upon five other DD scorers. Play Washington State

After a holiday layoff two games in three days can be difficult. Loyola Marymount is coming off a fifteen point road loss at San Francisco Saturday, and now will face Washington State. The Cougars will play their conference games in the WCC, and that presents a challenge to the Lions who are not familiar with playing in Pullman. Expect a slide similar to the way the Lions began the season 0-3 against division one opponents. Lay it with Washington State.