Seattle walked into a late-season road spot and walked out with a statement: a 71-66 win over Loyola Marymount on March 1, 2026, tightening its grip on momentum as the calendar turns toward March.
The Redhawks, now 19-12, outlasted an LMU team trying to stabilize after an up-and-down stretch and dropped the Lions to 15-16. With no overtime and a five-point margin, this one was decided by execution in the closing possessions rather than a single runaway stretch.
Game flow: a one-possession game that stayed that way
The scoreboard never offered much comfort for either side. Seattle’s 71 points were just enough to keep Loyola Marymount at arm’s length, and the Lions’ 66-point output kept the pressure on until the final horn. In a game without a posted quarter-by-quarter breakdown, the through line was simple: Seattle consistently did enough to protect its lead in the moments that matter most.
Turning point: late-game composure
When the game tightened, Seattle was the team that looked more comfortable living in the margins. The Redhawks were able to close the door without needing overtime, a sign of clean late-game decision-making in a possession-by-possession finish.
What it means going forward
Seattle: momentum at the right time
At 19-12, Seattle continues to build a résumé of wins that travel. A five-point road win in early March is the kind of result that reinforces trust in late-game structure and composure—two traits that become non-negotiable in postseason settings.
Loyola Marymount: close, but still searching for separation
For LMU, now 15-16, the loss underscores the challenge of turning competitive performances into wins. The Lions were within striking distance throughout, but the difference came down to finishing—stringing together stops and converting the possessions that swing tight games.
Final
Seattle 71, Loyola Marymount 66 (March 1, 2026; venue TBD)