LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — Loyola Marymount defeated Pepperdine 72-62 in a women’s basketball game Thursday night at Gersten Pavilion, sweeping the regular-season series.

The Lions built a 40-29 halftime lead and withstood a late Waves charge. Pepperdine’s Elli Guiney scored 22 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, but Loyola Marymount’s balance proved decisive. Jess Lawson led the Lions with 17 points and four assists.

Loyola Marymount forced 21 turnovers, converting them into 28 points. The Lions improved to 16-8 overall, while Pepperdine fell to 15-10.