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Santa Clara Broncos vs Loyola Marymount Lions Recap - Santa Clara Wins 72-69
Santa Clara got 24 points and 12 rebounds from Josip Vrankic en route to a 72-69 victory over Loyola Marymount on Saturday at Albert Gersten Pavilion.
Bettors who backed Santa Clara were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +4.5 at sportsbooks.
Jalen Williams had 18 points for Santa Clara and Guglielmo Caruso chipped in with 13 points. Jalen Williams had 4 assists for them, while Josip Vrankic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
Loyola Marymount got 20 points from Eli Scott in a losing cause and another 15 points from Keli Leaupepe. Jalin Anderson contributed 9 assists for them, while Eli Scott had 11 rebounds.
Santa Clara was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Loyola Marymount as they grabbed 38 boards, while Santa Clara only had 21
Santa Clara looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Pacific. Loyola Marymount will aim to get back on the winning track at Portland.