UCSB beats Loyola Marymount 68-59

PHOENIX -- — Ajay Mitchell had 25 points in UC Santa Barbara's 68-59 win over Loyola Marymount on Saturday night at the Jerry Colangelo Classic.

Mitchell also contributed six rebounds for the Gauchos (6-3). Josh Pierre-Louis scored 10 points while going 4 of 8 and 2 of 4 from the free throw line, and added 10 rebounds. Ariel Bland finished 4 of 5 from the field to finish with nine points.

Alex Merkviladze led the Lions (6-5) in scoring, finishing with 18 points and nine rebounds. Dominick Harris added 10 points for Loyola Marymount. In addition, Keli Leaupepe finished with seven points.

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