SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In a strong showing, Carlos Stewart contributed 16 points to help the Broncos secure a 76-61 win against Loyola Marymount on Thursday.
Stewart recorded his points by hitting 5 of his 12 attempts from the field, including 3 of 8 from beyond the arc, and he was perfect with 3 free throws. This victory improves Santa Clara’s record to 18-10 overall and 10-5 in the West Coast Conference.
Joining Stewart in the scoring effort, Camaron Tongue netted 14 points, showcasing accuracy with 6 of 9 shooting, along with 2 successful free throws. He also added a solid contribution on the boards with eight rebounds. Brenton Knapper rounded out the trio of double-digit scorers for Santa Clara, finishing with 12 points, shooting 5 of 7 from the field and converting 1 of 3 from the line.
For the Lions, who now stand at 15-13 and 7-9 in their conference play, Will Johnston was the standout performer, scoring 18 points. Myron Amey Jr. supported the team with 13 points and a pair of steals, while Alex Merkviladze chipped in with eight points to the effort.
This game highlighted key performances from both teams as they continue their respective seasons in the competitive West Coast Conference.