In a strong performance on Thursday evening, Loyola Marymount triumphed over Portland with an impressive score of 88-63.
Alex Merkviladze spearheaded the Lions’ offense, finishing the game with 16 points and contributing six rebounds.
Other key players for Loyola Marymount included Caleb Stone-Carrawell and Will Johnston, who both scored 13 points.
Johnston showcased his shooting skills by sinking three 3-pointers and made a notable impact on defense with three steals.

For the Pilots, Austin Rapp was the standout player, leading his team with 14 points.
Max Mackinnon supported Rapp with 13 points and four assists.
The Lions established their dominance early in the game when they took the lead just 28 seconds in and maintained control throughout.
At halftime, Loyola Marymount held a commanding 46-24 advantage, with Merkviladze contributing eight points by that time.

This victory improved Loyola Marymount’s record to 13 wins and 8 losses, with a 5-4 standing in the West Coast Conference.
Meanwhile, the Pilots fell to 7 wins and 16 losses, with a conference record of 2-8.
The game highlighted the Lions’ ability to perform well on both ends of the court, setting the stage for their future matchups.