<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0if3pG_0visns0500" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0if3pG_0visns0500" width="800" height="450" >The annual Battle of the Kings features a showdown between No. 12 UC San Diego and No. 15 Loyola Marymount at Canyonview Aquatic Center. The match kicks off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, with excitement high as students return to campus. UC San Diego last won this match-up in 2021 and has been outscored in the past 16 meetings, with each of the last four games decided by one goal. Following this event, the Tritons have two more home games against Concordia and unbeaten Pacific later that week.<ul><li>UC San Diego has a 5-7 overall record this season.</li><li>LMU has won the past two matches against UC San Diego, making the series record 9-8 favoring UC San Diego since 2005.</li></ul>Yes, ButWhile UC San Diego leads the all-time series, its recent performance against LMU raises questions about their competitiveness in this rivalry, especially with LMU winning the past two encounters. The close scoring margins suggest the teams are evenly matched, indicating potential for any outcome.State of Play<ul><li>The Tritons are currently on a six-game losing streak.</li><li>LMU holds a 3-4 record this season, while UC San Diego sits at 5-7.</li></ul>After the Battle of the Kings, UC San Diego will face Concordia on Friday and Pacific on Saturday, both at 6 p.m. Assessing their form during these matches will be crucial for their league standing and postseason eligibility in their first year back in NCAA competition.Bottom LineAs UC San Diego embarks on this pivotal matchup and subsequent games, they must reclaim their competitive edge, especially after recent losses, to solidify their standing in the Big West Conference and lower the pressure of a lengthy losing streak.</div></body>

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The annual Battle of the Kings features a showdown between No. 12 UC San Diego and No. 15 Loyola Marymount at Canyonview Aquatic Center. The match kicks off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, with excitement high as students return to campus. UC San Diego last won this match-up in 2021 and has been outscored in the past 16 meetings, with each of the last four games decided by one goal. Following this event, the Tritons have two more home games against Concordia and unbeaten Pacific later that week.