Shelton powers Loyola Marymount over San Diego 87-84

Published Jan. 15, 2023 12:38 a.m. ET

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cameron Shelton had 28 points to spark Loyola Marymount to a 98-84 victory over San Diego on Saturday night.

Shelton added seven assists for the Lions (13-7, 3-3 West Coast Conference). Keli Leaupepe pitched in with 18 points and nine rebounds. Chance Stephens sank five 3-pointers and scored 17.

Marcellus Earlington led the Toreros (9-11, 2-4) with 24 points and seven rebounds. Jase Townsend delivered 21 points and five assists. San Deuce Turner scored 14.

LMU used a 10-0 run to take a 47-42 lead at halftime. Shelton scored 17 after intermission to help the Lions pull away.

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Both teams next play Thursday. Loyola Marymount visits Gonzaga while San Diego visits Portland.

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