ncaab Game Recap
Santa Clara vs Loyola Marymount Final: 71-69 - Recap
Loyola Marymount was victimized by Brandin Podziemski for 30 points as Santa Clara defeated them 71-69 in NCAA action on Saturday.
Santa Clara did not, however, defeat Loyola Marymount against the spread, which closed at -5.5 at most sportsbooks.
Christoph Tilly had 13 points for Santa Clara and Camaron Tongue chipped in with 9 points. Brandin Podziemski had 3 assists for them, while Brandin Podziemski was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 5 boards.
Loyola Marymount got a 36-point performance from Cam Shelton, who was supported by 11 points from Keli Leaupepe. Jalin Anderson had 3 assists in a losing cause for Loyola Marymount, while Keli Leaupepe grabbed 15 rebounds.
Santa Clara trailed at halftime, 37-31.
The rebound battle favored Loyola Marymount as they grabbed 37 boards, while Santa Clara only had 21
Santa Clara heads into a battle against BYU. Loyola Marymount, meanwhile, will have their next action against Gonzaga.