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Portland Defeats Loyola Marymount 89-78 - Recap
Portland got a 29-point performance from Max Mackinnon as they ran past Loyola Marymount 89-78 on Saturday at Chiles Center.
Portland won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.5-point spread as underdogs.
Vukasin Masic had 21 points for Portland and Chris Austin chipped in with 17 points. Austin Rapp had 6 assists for them, while Vukasin Masic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
Loyola Marymount got 18 points from Caleb Stone-Carrawell in a losing cause and another 17 points from Will Johnston. Will Johnston contributed 3 assists for them, while Alex Merkviladze had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Portland were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Portland had a 33-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Portland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the St. Mary's. Loyola Marymount will aim to get back on the winning track at Santa Clara.