Long Beach State clinched an 81-75 victory over Cal State Bakersfield, propelled by Rob Diaz’s outstanding performance on his 22nd birthday. The junior scored 20 points alongside nine assists and six rebounds, contributing significantly after being inserted into the starting lineup. Along with Diaz, teammates Petar Majstorovic and Gavin Sykes also shined, scoring 23 and 22 points, respectively, as the team showed improvement from their previous loss. Coach Chris Acker highlighted the importance of diverse scoring options in building a successful campaign this season.
By the NumbersRob Diaz: 20 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks.Petar Majstorovic: 23 points, Gavin Sykes: 22 points.Long Beach State improved to 6-3 at home this season. State of PlayLong Beach State is currently 6-11 overall and 2-3 in conference play.The team demonstrated improved offensive dynamics with four players scoring in double figures against Bakersfield. What’s Next
Long Beach State will host UC Riverside next Thursday, aiming to build on their recent success and enhance their home record further before embarking on a two-game road trip.
Bottom Line
As Long Beach State navigates their season, the emergence of players like Rob Diaz and team depth will be crucial for maintaining momentum and securing victories moving forward.