Lohner carries BYU past Loyola Marymount 79-59

Feb 25, 2022, 04:36 pm

PROVO, Utah -- — Caleb Lohner had 13 points and 11 rebounds to propel BYU to a 79-59 victory over Loyola Marymount on Thursday night.

Te'Jon Lucas had 14 points and six assists for the Cougars (20-9, 8-6 West Coast Conference). Gideon George added 12 points and seven rebounds. Fousseyni Traore had 12 points.

Alex Merkviladze had 15 points and eight rebounds to lead the Lions (9-17, 2-12), whose losing streak stretched to 10 games. Joe Quintana added 14 points, while Eli Scott scored 12.

The Cougars improve to 2-0 against the Lions on the season. BYU defeated Loyola Marymount 83-82 on Feb. 10.

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