LOS ANGELES — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Loyola Marymount secured a 77-70 victory over San Diego, with standout performances highlighting the game. Alex Merkviladze was instrumental for the Lions, contributing 18 points, shooting 4 of 8 from the field, and making 9 of 12 free throws to help his team improve to 11-8 overall and 3-4 in the West Coast Conference.

Myron Amey Jr. also had a noteworthy game, finishing with 17 points while adding five rebounds to his tally. Both Jevon Porter and Caleb Stone-Carrawell chipped in with 13 points each, showcasing the team’s depth in scoring as they pushed past the Toreros.

For San Diego, the night revolved around Tony Duckett, who delivered an impressive performance with 31 points. Kody Clouet supported with 10 points, while Steven Jamerson II rounded out the effort with eight points and seven rebounds. Unfortunately for the Toreros, this loss extended their current losing streak to six games, with the team now sitting at 4-16 overall and 1-6 in the conference.

Loyola Marymount went into halftime with a narrow lead of 36-32, with Stone-Carrawell leading the charge for the Lions during the first half. Coming out strong after the break, LMU executed an 8-0 run that established a more comfortable lead of 46-37 with 16:24 remaining in the game. Merkviladze demonstrated his scoring prowess by adding 13 points in the second half, helping to seal the victory for the Lions.