1989–90 Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketball team

American college basketball season March 2026 August 2023 1989–90 Loyola Marymount Lions Basketball Loyola Marymount Lions logo.svg West Coast Conference WCC 21 26–6 13–1 Paul Westhead 5th Jay Hillock 5th Judas Prada Bruce Woods Gersten Pavilion WCC regular season ChampionsGator Bowl tournament champions NCAA tournament Elite Eight The 1989–90 Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketball team represented Loyola Marymount University during the 1989–90 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Lions were led by fifth-year head coach Paul Westhead. They played their home games at Gersten Pavilion in Los Angeles, California as members of the West Coast Conference. Powered by consensus Second-Team All-Americans Hank Gathers and Bo Kimble, LMU led the nation in scoring for the third consecutive year and established an NCAA record of 122.4 points per game. Kimble won the NCAA individual scoring title by averaging 35.3 points per game. On March 4, 1990, Gathers collapsed and died during a WCC Tournament Semifinal matchup against Portland. The team is remembered for honoring Gathers with a run to the Elite Eight as the 11 seed in the West Region of the NCAA tournament. They would become the first WCC team to reach the Elite Eight in 33 years.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/30880702/the-tragedy-hank-gathers-triumph-loyola-marymount%3fplatform=amp The tragedy of Hank Gathers and triumph of Loyola Marymount 13 March 2021 The Lions defeated New Mexico State 111–92, defending National Champion Michigan 149–115, and Alabama 62–60 before falling 131–101 to UNLV, the eventual National Champion. Roster 1989 Loyola Marymount Lions y no Marcellus Lee 00 C 6 10 230 Sr Pomona, CA   Greg Walker 3 G 5 11 163 Fr San Jose, CA   Per Stumer 4 F 6 7 210 Jr Södertälje, Sweden   Tom Peabody 11 G 6 3 180 Jr Santa Ana, CA   Tony Walker 12 G 6 1 Jr Riverside, CA   John O'Connell 14 F 6 6 205 So Glenside, PA   Terrell Lowery 20 G 6 2 160 So y Oakland, CA Oakland Technical HS Jeff Fryer 21 G 6 2 180 Sr Newport Beach, CA Corona del Mar HS Jeff Roscoe 23 F 6 9 210 Sr Puyallup, WA   Bo Kimble 30 G 6 4 190 Sr y Philadelphia, PA Dobbins Technical HS/USC Chris Scott 31 C/F 6 8 205 Fr Union City, CA   Chris Knight 34 C 6 9 So Los Angeles, CA   Hank Gathers 44 F 6 7 210 Sr y Philadelphia, PA Dobbins Technical HS/USC Marcus Slater 50 F 6 8 190 Jr Carson, CA   Paul Westhead (Saint Joseph's) Jay Hillock (Gonzaga) Judas Prada Bruce Woods Paul Westhead Jr. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/loyola-marymount/1990.html Schedule and results yes yes |- !colspan=12 style=Loyola Marymount Lions| Non-conference regular season Nov 15, 1989 yes yes UNLV 1 Thomas & Mack Center Las Vegas, NV Preseason NIT 91–102Las Vegas Sun https://lasvegassun.com/news/1989/nov/16/no-1-rebels-overcome-marymount/ No. 1 Rebels overcome Marymount November 16, 1989 February 18, 2018 13,430 0–1 Fryer 23 Gathers 11 Stumer 6 Nov 25, 1989 yes 1989 men Nevada Wolfpack Nevada Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 145–102 3,663 1–1 Kimble 31 Gathers 17 Lowery 10 Dec 1, 1989 yes yes 1989 men Stetson Hatters Stetson Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum Jacksonville, FL Gator Bowl Tournament 125–95 3,000 2–1 Gathers 38 Gathers 16 Peabody 9 Dec 2, 1989 yes yes 1989 men Jacksonville Dolphins Jacksonville Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum Jacksonville, FL Gator Bowl Tournament 106–105Chicago Tribune https://www.chicagotribune.com/1989/12/17/westhead-defends-his-rapid-fire-style/ Westhead Defends His Rapid-fire Style December 17, 1989 February 18, 2018 2,863 3–1 Gathers 32 Stumer 7 2 tied 7 Dec 7, 1989 yes yes U.S. International Golden Hall San Diego, CA 152–137Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aad.html LMU 152, USIU 137 February 18, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 19, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180219150558/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aad.html dead 1,264 4–1 Gathers 37 Gathers 27 Lowery 11 Dec 9, 1989 yes UC Santa Barbara Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 104–101Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aae.html LMU 104, UCSB 101 February 18, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 19, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180219150654/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aae.html dead 4,000 5–1 Kimble 51 Kimble 7 Walker 9 Dec 19, 1989 yes yes Oregon State 21 Gill Coliseum Corvallis, OR 117–113Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-12-20-sp-515-story.html Oregon State Falls, 117-113, to Kimble's 53 December 20, 1989 February 18, 2018Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aaf.html LMU 117, Oregon St. 113 February 18, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 19, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180219031249/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aaf.html dead 9,183 6–1 Kimble 53 Kimble 12 Walker 11 Dec 23, 1989 yes Oklahoma 7 Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 121–136Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-12-24-sp-2219-story.html Kimble Scores 46, but Oklahoma Runs Past Cold Loyola, 136-121 December 24, 1989 February 18, 2018Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aag.html Oklahoma 136, LMU 121 February 18, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 19, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180219031221/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aag.html dead 4,210 6–2 Kimble 46 Kimble 14 Lowery 9 Dec 30, 1989 yes 1989 men Niagara Purple Eagles Niagara Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 122–87Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aai.html LMU 122, Niagara 87 February 18, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 19, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180219031236/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aai.html dead 3,563 7–2 Kimble 38 Gathers 11 Walker 13 Jan 2, 1990 yes 25 Xavier Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati, OH 113–115Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aah.html Xavier 115, LMU 113 February 18, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 19, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180219031238/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aah.html dead 8,000 7–3 Kimble 38 Kimble 10 Lowery 7 Jan 4, 1990 yes yes 25 1989 men Saint Joseph's Hawks Saint Joseph's Hagan Arena Philadelphia, PA 99–96The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1990/01/05/loyola-marymount-runs-guns-wins/2a7bb017-336c-48ad-8358-90e912665c10/ LOYOLA MARYMOUNT RUNS, GUNS, WINS January 5, 1990 February 18, 2018Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aaj.html LMU 99, St. Joseph's 96 February 18, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 19, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180219150625/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aaj.html dead 3,200 8–3 Kimble 54 Kimble 9 2 tied 3 Jan 6, 1990 yes yes 25 La Salle 17 Convention Hall Philadelphia, PA 121–116Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-01-07-sp-397-story.html Loyola Marymount Outruns La Salle : Kimble, Gathers help Lions go two for Philadelphia with 121-116 victory. January 7, 1990 February 18, 2018Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aak.html LMU 121, Lasalle 116 February 18, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 19, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180219150627/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/021805aak.html dead 10,254 9–3 Kimble 32 Gathers 12 Walker 8 |- !colspan=12 style=Loyola Marymount Lions| WCC regular season Jan 11, 1990 yes 23 1989 men Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara Leavey Center Santa Clara, CA 113–100 5,000 10–3 1–0 Kimble 35 Gathers 12 Lowery 7 Jan 13, 1990 yes 23 1989 men San Diego Toreros San Diego USD Sports Center San Diego, CA 119–112 2,500 11–3 2–0 Gathers 32 Stumer 7 Walker 7 Jan 19, 1990 21 Gonzaga Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 144–100 4,085 12–3 3–0 Kimble 30 Gathers 14 Walker 7 Jan 20, 1990 21 1989 men Portland Pilots Portland Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 131–106 4,156 13–3 4–0 Gathers 27 Stumer 12 Lowery 9 Jan 25, 1990 yes 22 Portland Chiles Center Portland, OR 126–103 4,886 14–3 5–0 Kimble 39 Kimble,Gathers 11 Walker 8 Jan 27, 1990 yes 22 Gonzaga "The Kennel" Spokane, WA 99–88 4,143 15–3 6–0 Kimble,Gathers 31 Stumer 8 Walker 6 Feb 1, 1990 20 1989 men Saint Mary's Gaels Saint Mary's (CA) Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 150–119 4,156 16–3 7–0 Gathers 44 Gathers 13 Walker 10 Feb 3, 1990 yes yes 20 LSU 14 Maravich Assembly Center Baton Rouge, LA CBS 141–148 OTLos Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-02-04-sp-360-story.html Loyola Loses Its Way in LSU's Trees, 148-141 February 4, 1990 February 18, 2018The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/02/04/sports/college-basketball-lsu-survives-by-148-141.html L.S.U. Survives by 148-141 February 4, 1990 February 18, 2018Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/022405aab.html LSU 148, LMU 141 (OT) February 24, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 18, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180218210438/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/022405aab.html dead 14,084 16–4 Gathers 48 Gathers 13 Lowery 9 Feb 4, 1990 20 1989 men San Francisco Dons San Francisco Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 157–115 4,110 17–4 8–0 Kimble 50 Gathers 13 Walker 13 Feb 9, 1990 yes 20 San Francisco War Memorial Gymnasium San Francisco, CA 137–123 5,387 18–4 9–0 Kimble 37 3 tied 4 Lowery 7 Feb 10, 1990 20 Saint Mary's (CA) McKeon Pavilion Moraga, CA 139–110 3,500 19–4 10–0 Kimble 33 Gathers 13 3 tied 5 Feb 14, 1990 19 1989 men Pepperdine Waves Pepperdine Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 131–116 4,156 20–4 11–0 Fryer 40 Gathers 12 Lowery 10 Feb 17, 1990 19 Pepperdine Firestone Fieldhouse Malibu, CA 123–131 3,529 20–5 11–1 Kimble,Gathers 32 Gathers 13 Walker 5 Feb 23, 1990 22 San Diego Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 131–119 4,156 21–5 12–1 Kimble 43 Gathers 8 Walker 13 Feb 24, 1990 22 Santa Clara Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA 117–81 4,156 22–5 13–1 Kimble 35 Kimble 11 Walker 7 |- !colspan=12 style=Loyola Marymount Lions| WCC Tournament Mar 3, 1990 yes 22 1 Gonzaga 8 Gersten Pavilion Los Angeles, CA Quarterfinals 121–84Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/022405aaj.html LMU 121, Gonzaga 84 February 18, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 19, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180219031251/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/022405aaj.html dead 3,875 23–5 Gathers 28 Stumer 12 Walker 11 |- !colspan=12 style=Loyola Marymount Lions| NCAA Tournament Mar 16, 1990 yes yes 21 11 W New Mexico State 24 6 W Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA NCAA Tournament Round of 64 CBS 111–92Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-03-16-sp-98-story.html Saddened Chris Knight Takes Hank's Spot March 16, 1990 February 18, 2018The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/18/sports/college-basketball-kimble-is-inspired-with-45-points.html Kimble Is Inspired With 45 Points March 18, 1990 February 18, 2018United Press International https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/03/17/Loyola-Marymount-111-New-Mexico-State-92/5623637650000/ Loyola Marymount 111, New Mexico State 92 March 17, 1990 February 18, 2018 12,200 24–5 Kimble 45 Kimble 18 2 tied 5 Mar 18, 1990 yes yes 21 11 W Michigan 13 3 W Long Beach Arena Long Beach, CA NCAA Tournament Round of 32 CBS 149–115The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/19/sports/loyola-rolls-on-149-115.html Loyola Rolls On, 149-115 March 19, 1990 February 18, 2018Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/022405aal.html LMU 149, Michigan 115 February 24, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 18, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180218210436/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/022405aal.html dead 12,000 25–5 Fryer 41 Stumer 8 Walker 9 Mar 23, 1990 yes yes 21 11 W Alabama 23 7 W Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA West Regional semifinal CBS 62–60The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/24/sports/college-basketball-west-regional-loyola-held-62-points-but-still-beats-alabama.html Loyola Held to 62 Points But Still Beats Alabama March 24, 1990 February 18, 2018The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1990/03/24/loyola-marymount-pulls-a-fast-one-beats-alabamas-stall/ef404efe-d642-4308-b7e4-cb92315919db/ LOYOLA MARYMOUNT PULLS A FAST ONE, BEATS ALABAMA'S STALL Michael Wilbon March 24, 1990 February 18, 2018Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-03-24-sp-616-story.html Lions Refuse to Let Ship Be Grounded Mike Downey March 24, 1990 February 6, 2019 12,972 26–5 Kimble 19 Stumer 12 2 tied 2 Mar 25, 1990 yes yes 21 11 W UNLV 2 1 W Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena Oakland, CA West Regional final CBS 101–131Loyola Marymount Athletic Department http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/022405aan.html UNLV 131, LMU 101 February 24, 2005 February 18, 2018 February 18, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180218210414/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/m-baskbl/archive/022405aan.html deadChicago Tribune https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1990-03-26-9001250852-story.html THE FINAL (FAB) FOUR Skip Myslenski March 26, 1990 February 6, 2019 14,298 26–6 Kimble 42 Kimble 11 Lowery 6 AP Poll Pacific Sourceshttps://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/loyola-marymount/1990-schedule.html 1989-90 Loyola Marymount Lions Schedule and Results Sports Reference February 17, 2018http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/loyo/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/1989--10/misc_non_event/198990_MBB_Box_Scores.pdf 1989-90 Loyola Marymount Lions Box Scores Loyola Marymount Athletic Department February 18, 2018 September 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150910013412/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/loyo/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/1989--10/misc_non_event/198990_MBB_Box_Scores.pdf deadLoyola Marymount Men's Basketball 2019-20 Media Almanac https://s3.amazonaws.com/lmulions.com/documents/2019/12/14/2019_20_MBB_Media_Almanac.pdf 90 Loyola Marymount University Athletics October 18, 2020https://web1.ncaa.org/app_data/statsPDFArchive/MBB1/B/Men's%20Basketball_Men's_Division%20I_1990_370_Loyola%20Marymount%20University.pdf 1989-1990 LMU Lions Men's Basketball Stats NCAA Career Statistics Rankings 1989–90 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings AP 0 16 — — — — — — 25 23 21 22 20 20 19 22 22 21 21 Coaches 0 16 — — — — — — — — 18 — — — — 20 — — RV *Final AP and Coaches rankings released prior to NCAA tournament Awards All-Americans Hank Gathers – Consensus 2nd Team Bo Kimble – Consensus 2nd Team NCAA Scoring Leader Bo Kimble – 35.3 PPG WCC Player of the Year Bo Kimble Records Season Points Per Game – 122.4 (3,918 points in 32 games)http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/m_basketball_RB/2018/D1.pdf Division I Men's Basketball Records February 18, 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association 7 Games with at Least 100 Points – 28 Consecutive Games with at Least 100 Points – 12 NCAA Tournamenthttp://web1.ncaa.org/web_files/stats/m_basketball_champs_records/2009/d1/champs.pdf Division I Championship February 18, 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association 4 Team Most points in an NCAA Tournament game – 149 vs. Michigan (March 18, 1990) Most combined points in an NCAA Tournament game – 264 vs. Michigan (March 18, 1990) Most 3-point field goals in an NCAA Tournament game – 21 vs. Michigan (March 18, 1990) Points Per Game – 105.8 (423 points in 4 games) Individual Most 3-point field goals made (single game) – 11 by Jeff Fryer vs. Michigan (March 18, 1990) Most 3-point field goals attempted (single game) – 22 by Jeff Fryer vs. Michigan (March 18, 1990) Players in the 1990 NBA draft 1990 NBA draft Loyola Marymount Lions Round Pick Player NBA club 1 8 Bo Kimble Los Angeles Clippers https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1990.html 1990 NBA Draft Basketball-reference.com February 17, 2018 References External links LMU LIONS 1989-1990 MEN'S BASKETBALL https://web.archive.org/web/20180219150657/http://www.lmulions.com/sports/lmu100/mtt/1989_1990_mens_basketball_963294.html 2018-02-19 Category:Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketball seasons Loyola Marymount Loyola Marymount Loyola Marymount Loyola Marymount Loyola Marymount Loyola Marymount