LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Loyola Marymount used a dominant fourth quarter to overcome Portland 77-68 in a West Coast Conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at Gersten Pavilion.

The Lions, who trailed by one entering the final period, outscored the Pilots 28-17 in the fourth. Maya Hernandez led Loyola Marymount with 20 points, while Carly Heidger added 15. Florence Dallow scored 13 for Portland.

Portland led 32-31 at halftime and maintained a narrow 51-49 edge after three quarters. The Lions seized control with a 12-2 run early in the fourth. Loyola Marymount improved to 12-7 overall. Portland fell to 11-9.