LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Brenton Knapper scored 22 points to lead Santa Clara to a decisive 104-73 victory over Loyola Marymount in a West Coast Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Gersten Pavilion.

The Broncos seized control early, building a 44-31 halftime lead behind efficient shooting. They shot 51.4% from the floor overall and forced 20 Lions turnovers, converting them into numerous transition opportunities. Allen Graves added 17 points for Santa Clara, which improved to 19-5.

Myron Amey led Loyola Marymount with 18 points. The Lions struggled from beyond the arc, making only 4 of 17 attempts, and fell to 11-13. Attendance was 1,178.