Portland Pilots @ Loyola Marymount Lions
Loyola Marymount jumps out early to beat Pepperdine 77-65
LOS ANGELES -- Parker Dortch scored 18 of his career-best 20 points in the first half as Loyola Marymount rolled to a 77-65 victory over Portland on Thursday night to snap a four-game skid.
Keli Leaupepe had career highs in both points (24) and rebounds (eight) for LMU (8-12, 2-4 West Coast Conference). Jordan Bell chipped in 13 points and Eli Scott added 13 rebounds, 10 assists and five points. Erik Johansson finished with eight points that included two 3-pointers to reach his career 100th with the Lions.
JoJo Walker had 17 points to lead Portland (9-12, 1-5), which has lost four straight.
LMU built a double-digit lead midway through the first half. The Pilots cut the deficit to 50-41 with 11 minutes to play before the Lions pulled away.
Portland travels to Pepperdine on Saturday. Loyola Marymount hosts Saint Mary's on Saturday.
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Game Information
Los Angeles, CA
Referee:Randy McCall
Referee:Shawn Lehigh
Referee:Kurt Walker
2025-26 Standings
| West Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzaga | 5-0 | - | 17-1 |
| Saint Mary's | 5-0 | - | 16-2 |
| Santa Clara | 5-1 | 0.5 | 14-5 |
| San Francisco | 4-2 | 1.5 | 12-7 |
| Washington State | 3-2 | 2 | 8-10 |
| Pacific | 3-3 | 2.5 | 12-7 |
| Loyola Marymount | 2-4 | 3.5 | 11-8 |
| Portland | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-10 |
| Oregon State | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-10 |
| San Diego | 2-4 | 3.5 | 7-11 |
| Seattle U | 1-4 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Pepperdine | 0-6 | 5.5 | 5-14 |
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