The University of San Francisco women's basketball team continues its Southern California swing with a stop at Gersten Pavilion on Saturday.  The Dons and Lions will tip off at 2:00 p.m. and will be streamed on the WCC Network. George Devine will have the call on the Dons' Audio Network.  
 
GAME INFORMATION
Date/Time: January 30, 2021 – 2:00 p.m.
Opponent: Loyola Marymount Lions (5-8, 4-4 WCC)
Site: Gersten Pavilion
Stream:  WCC Network
Audio:  Dons Audio Network
Talent: George Devine
Live Stats: LMULions.com

USF AT A GLANCE
LAST TIME OUT
USF made it three in a row after defeating Pepperdine 68-54 on Thursday. The Dons got back to .500 thanks to a tremendous defensive performance by the Dons.  USF led the game for over 30 minutes and held Pepperdine's top-two scorers in check.  Ioanna Krimili buried a program-record seven three's in the contest and finished with a game-high 24 points.
 
TOP FROSH
On Monday, guard Ioanna Krimili was named the UCU WCC Freshman of the Week for the sixth time this season.  She first won the award on Dec. 7.  She won it three straight times from Dec. 28-Jan. 11.  She also earned WCC Player of the Week on Dec. 14. 
 
SHE'S ON FIRE
Redshirt sophomore guard Amalie Langer is on fire.  The third-year player from Denmark is averaging 13.3 points per game over the last three contests.  During that time, she is shooting 61.5 percent from the field and 45.5 percent from 3≠point range. 
 
A WIN WOULD MEAN...
• The Dons would improve to 9≠8, the first time being over .500 since Dec. 28.
• Improve the Dons to 6≠5 on the road. 
• Improve USF to 19≠16 on the road at LMU
• Improve the Dons to 5≠6 in the West Coast Conference.
• Mark the fourth-straight road win ≠ the longest such streak since: 11/28/15 - 12/8/15.
• Run the Dons conference winning streak to four games the longest streak since: 2/15/17 - 2/25/17  
 
DONS FROM DISTANCE
The Dons rank 26th in the nation (1st in the WCC) in 3-point field goal attempts with 344.  They are 33rd in the nation in made threes with 108 and 108th in the nation in 3-point field goals per contest, averaging 6.8 a game.  Ioanna Krimili is sixth in the nation in attempts (117), sixth in made threes (49), 17th in made threes per game (3.06), and 54th in 3-point field goal percentage (41.9).  The Dons are 3-2 when she makes five or more threes in a game and have won three-straight.
 
WINS VS. LOSSES
The Dons are 8-8 this season and have very different win/loss splits.  When the Dons come out on top, they are averaging 79.5 points per game, while shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 37.1 percent from 3-point range.  USF also averages 19.38 assists per game and the rebounds are even.  Defensively, they hold their opponents to 63.0 ppg, and 36.5 percent from the field.  In losses, the Dons average 59.9 ppg while surrendering 73.6.  USF gets beat on the glass to the tune of 33.5 rebounds per game for and 38.1 against.  The Dons shoot 35.4 percent from the field and 25.9 percent from 3-point range, while their opponents shoot 43.3 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from beyond the arc.
 
SCOUTING REPORT: LOYOLA MARYMOUNT
Since the Lions defeated the Dons at home, they have gone 2≠2 and are 5≠8 on the year and 4≠4 in the WCC.  At home this season they are 2≠3 which includes a win over Pepperdine on Jan. 16 and UC Irvine on Dec. 3.  As a team, the Lions are averaging 61.2 points per game while surrendering 66.2 points per contest.  They are shooting 41.0 percent from the field and 33.0 percent from 3≠point range.  Three players average double figures for LMU and are led by Ariel Johnson's 12.5.  Last time out,
 
SERIES VS. THE LIONS
Saturday marks the 84th time the Dons and Lions have squared off.  All-time the Dons own a 44≠39 advantage in the series that dates back to the 1984≠85 season. In the Goodenbour era, the Dons are 6≠5 against the Lions.  Earlier this year, LMU defeated the Dons at home 72≠55 on Jan. 7.  The Lions had five players in double figure in that contest led by