SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — Loyola Marymount led wire-to-wire to defeat San Diego 77-65 in a West Coast Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Jenny Craig Pavilion. The Lions built a 38-32 halftime lead and maintained control, fueled by superior shooting. Loyola Marymount shot 57.8% from the floor and made 8 of 17 three-pointers. San Diego shot 43.6%. Jan Vide scored 23 points for the Lions. Myron Amey added 18 and Rodney Brown had 19. Adrian McIntyre and Toneari Lane each scored 18 for the Toreros. Loyola Marymount improved to 14-15 overall. San Diego fell to 11-18. Attendance was 1,671.

SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — In a West Coast Conference clash defined by offensive efficiency and a decisive second-half surge, the Loyola Marymount Lions secured a 77-65 victory over the San Diego Toreros on Saturday night at Jenny Craig Pavilion. The Lions, who led by six at halftime, methodically extended their advantage throughout the final period, never allowing the Toreros to mount a sustained comeback. The win improved Loyola Marymount to 14-15 overall, while San Diego fell to 11-18. The most critical stretch of the game came early in the second half. After San Diego’s Adrian McIntyre cut the deficit to 37-35 with a layup, Loyola Marymount responded with a 10-2 run over the next three minutes. The burst was fueled by Jan Vide, who assisted on a Myron Amey three-pointer and then scored on a pull-up jumper. When Rodney Brown capped the run with a free throw, the Lions had built a 47-37 lead with 14:11 remaining, establishing a double-digit cushion they would protect for nearly the remainder of the contest. Loyola Marymount’s victory was built on exceptional shot-making and ball security. The Lions shot 57.8% from the field, including a sharp 47.1% from three-point range. They were also efficient at the free-throw line, making 17 of 21 attempts. Equally important was their offensive discipline, committing just 11 turnovers against a San Diego defense that managed seven steals. This precision resulted in an offensive rating of 120.4 points per 100 possessions. San Diego, by contrast, struggled to find a consistent offensive rhythm, shooting 43.6% from the floor. The Toreros were hampered by their inability to convert Loyola Marymount’s miscues into significant points, scoring only 14 points off 11 Lion turnovers. They also managed just seven fast-break points compared to Loyola Marymount’s 21. Jan Vide led all scorers for Loyola Marymount with 23 points, adding three assists and two blocks in 29 minutes. His backcourt mate, Myron Amey, continued his strong recent play with 18 points, two assists, and a game-high four steals. Rodney Brown provided crucial perimeter scoring, chipping in 19 points. The Lions’ interior defense was anchored by 7-foot-1 center Rick Issanza, who contributed six points, a block, and several altered shots. San Diego was led by the duo of Adrian McIntyre and Toneari Lane, who each scored 18 points. McIntyre added four assists, while Lane knocked down four three-pointers. Dominique Ford finished with 10 points for the Toreros, and Juanse Gorosito provided a spark off the bench with 12 points. The first half was a back-and-forth affair featuring eight lead changes. Loyola Marymount used an early 9-0 run, highlighted by a Rodney Brown three-pointer and an Aaron McBride dunk, to take a 9-2 lead. San Diego responded with a 14-7 stretch of its own, tying the game at 16 on an Assane Diop three-pointer. The Lions closed the half strong, taking a 38-32 lead into the break after Amey’s floating jumper in the final second. Loyola Marymount carried that momentum directly into the second half, opening with a Brown three-pointer and setting the stage for the game-defining run that followed. Each time San Diego threatened to close the gap, the Lions answered with a key basket, often from Vide or Amey, to maintain control. The announced attendance was 1,671. The game was the second meeting between the teams this season; Loyola Marymount also won the previous matchup 83-63 on Feb. 7 in Los Angeles. Loyola Marymount will look to build on the win when it hosts Washington State on Wednesday. San Diego hits the road for its next contest, visiting Oregon State on Wednesday.

SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — Two West Coast Conference teams looking to halt late-season slides will meet Saturday when the San Diego Toreros host the Loyola Marymount Lions at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Loyola Marymount (13-15) arrives after a heartbreaking 90-89 road loss to Pepperdine on Feb. 14, a game in which the Lions surrendered a late lead. San Diego (11-17) seeks to regroup after a 92-79 home loss to San Francisco on Feb. 15. Both teams have lost four of their last five games. The Lions will lean on guard Myron Amey, who is coming off a 25-point performance against Pepperdine and has averaged 17.5 points over his last six contests. His backcourt play will be pivotal for an LMU squad that won the first meeting between these teams decisively, 83-63, on Feb. 7 in Los Angeles. San Diego aims for home-court revenge, led by guard Toneari Lane. He scored 16 points in 39 minutes in the loss to San Francisco and had 21 points in a road win at Pepperdine on Jan. 28. The Toreros will need more consistent production from him and supporting scorers like Adrian McIntyre and Dominique Ford to improve upon their offensive output from the first matchup. The game features two of the conference’s lower-tier teams battling for positioning ahead of the WCC tournament. Loyola Marymount’s recent performances, despite the record, show offensive capability, including an 84-75 road win at San Francisco on Feb. 4. San Diego has struggled with consistency but has shown flashes, including an overtime win against Pepperdine. Tipoff is set for Saturday afternoon in San Diego. Loyola Marymount visits Washington State next on Feb. 25, while San Diego begins a road trip at Oregon State on the same date.