San Diego finally found a way to finish. The Toreros edged Loyola Marymount 66-62 on March 6, 2026, handing the Lions another tight loss and grabbing a much-needed win after a rough stretch.
Result that changes the tone
San Diego came in at 11-20 and in poor form (LLLLW), and this was the kind of game that can reset a season’s narrative — even late in the calendar. Loyola Marymount, 15-16 and coming off a volatile run (LWWLL), had a chance to stabilize, but instead absorbed a fourth loss in its last five.
How it swung
With no period-by-period scoring available, the story is in the margins of the final four points: San Diego executed well enough late to protect a narrow advantage, while LMU couldn’t generate the final push to reclaim control. In a game that finished 66-62, every empty trip and late-game decision carried outsized weight, and the Toreros were the side that survived the closing sequence.
What it means going forward
For San Diego, a four-point road win is a tangible payoff after weeks of losses — proof that its baseline competitiveness still translates when the game tightens. For Loyola Marymount, the concern is familiar: a team hovering around .500 (15-16) continues to oscillate, and close games are becoming less about bad luck and more about late-game precision.
Game details
Final: San Diego 66, Loyola Marymount 62
Date: March 6, 2026
Venue: TBD
