Lohner carries BYU past Loyola Marymount 79-59
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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Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Rastatter
- Jimmy Casas
- Kelly Pfeifer
2024-25 West Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Gonzaga | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| San Francisco | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Pacific | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| San Diego | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Santa Clara | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Portland | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
| Loyola Marymount | 0-0 | - | 1-3 |
| Pepperdine | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYU | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Cincinnati | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Kansas | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Arizona State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Texas Tech | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Colorado | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| TCU | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Utah | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Iowa State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| West Virginia | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Kansas State | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Baylor | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Oklahoma State | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| UCF | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Arizona | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
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