Loyola Marymount rides Scott, Alipiev past CS Fullerton

Dec 22, 2019, 11:29 pm

LOS ANGELES -- Eli Scott poured in 26 points and sophomore Ivan Alipiev added his first-career double-double to guide Loyola Marymount to a 53-46 victory over Cal State Fullerton on Sunday.

Scott made 10 of 19 shots from the floor for the Lions (6-7), but the rest of his teammates sank just 9 of 36 (25%). Alipiev finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high five steals.

Jackson Rowe paced the Titans (3-10) with 15 points, but he made just 4 of 9 free throws. Rowe added four blocks.

Cal State Fullerton shot just 34% from the floor, made just 5 of 20 from 3-point range and 11 of 19 at the free-throw line. LMU shot 34.5% overall, made just 1 of 11 from distance, but hit 14 of 20 free throws.

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