Lowery’s 40 Spark First Loyola Win

Terrell Lowery scored 40 points and had 13 assists and Loyola Marymount lived up to its run-and-gun style on Sunday with a 162-129 victory over Chaminade to take seventh place in the Maui Invitational and give Coach Jay Hillock his first victory.

The Lions (1-2) were missing three starters due to injuries but still averaged 126 points in the three-game tournament while allowing 127.

The score broke the tournament’s team and game record for points, which was set on Saturday in Northeastern’s 152-123 victory over Loyola.

Lowery got Loyola going right away against Chaminade (2-3) with a three-pointer seven seconds into the game. He finished the first half with 30 points and four three-pointers as the Lions held an 82-65 lead at halftime.

Chaminade had trouble with Loyola’s pressure defense and was never closer than 14 points in the second half.

Brian McCloskey added 24 points for Loyola, which was 19 for 36 on three-point attempts. Craig Holt had 21, all on three-pointers, and John O’Connell had 20.

George Gilmore led the Silverswords with 33 points and 11 assists.