Naudia Evans and Loyola Marymount host Olivia Pollerd and Santa Clara in WCC play. The Lions have gone 4-4 at home. Loyola Marymount is 2-1 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Broncos are 3-7 against WCC opponents.

BOTTOM LINE: Loyola Marymount faces San Diego after Naudia Evans scored 28 points in Loyola Marymount’s 69-58 loss to the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Lions are 3-4 on their home court. Loyola Marymount ranks ninth in the WCC in rebounding with 29.5 rebounds. Maya Hernandez leads the Lions with 7.7 boards.

Alex Merkviladze had 18 points in Loyola Marymount 's 77-70 win against San Diego on Saturday night. Merkviladze shot 4 of 8 from the field and 9 for 12 from the line for the Lions (11-8, 3-4 West Coast Conference).

Santa Clara Broncos (9-11, 3-7 WCC) at Loyola Marymount Lions (7-9, 1-7 WCC) Los Angeles; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: WCC foes Loyola Marymount and Santa Clara will play on Thursday. The Lions have gone 4-4 at home.