Gauchos punish LMU on boards in 68-59 victory

By Mike Klan

Published December 17, 2023 7:07 am

PHOENIX, Az.- 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.

The Gauchos won the rebound battle 47-33.

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.

(Article courtesy of AP)

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