LOS ANGELES — In a thrilling matchup on Thursday evening, Caleb Stone-Carrawell played a pivotal role in Loyola Marymount’s narrow 57-54 victory over Santa Clara. Stone-Carrawell led the scoring for the Lions with 19 points, including two crucial free throws made with just 44 seconds remaining in the game.

Displaying his shooting prowess, Stone-Carrawell finished the game with a shooting percentage of 46.7%, going 7 for 15 from the field and maintaining a perfect record from the free-throw line by making all four attempts. His contributions were essential for the Lions, who now hold a record of 10-8 and 2-4 in the West Coast Conference. Alex Merkviladze was another key player for Loyola Marymount, adding eight points to the scoreboard and securing two free throws with 25 seconds left to give the team a crucial three-point advantage.

On the opposing side, Christoph Tilly was a standout performer for the Broncos, registering a remarkable 25 points. Adama Bal also made a significant impact on the game, contributing 14 points along with five assists as Santa Clara’s record improved to 12-7, with a 4-2 standing in conference play.

Loyola Marymount managed to lead at halftime, with Stone-Carrawell notably scoring 11 points in the first half, helping set the pace for the Lions, who headed into the break up by three points at 29-26.

Overall, the contest was tightly contested, but the late-game execution of Loyola Marymount ultimately secured them the win in a hard-fought battle against a competitive Santa Clara squad.