Long Beach State’s men’s basketball team is gearing up for the final stretch of the regular season with three out of four games on the road. Following a tough loss against Cal Poly, they will face Cal State Bakersfield on February 28 at 6:30 p.m. Freshman Gavin Sykes is leading the team, having broken the freshman season scoring record and aims to achieve a significant scoring milestone. The team is looking to build on past performances as they continue their late-season push.
By the NumbersGavin Sykes has scored 34 points in a game, breaking his previous record of 32 held with Lucious Harris.Freshman Sykes ranks third in scoring in the Big West with an average of 18.7 points per game in conference play. State of PlayLong Beach State won their previous matchup with Bakersfield, defeating them 81-75.Sykes and teammate Petar Majstorovic both rank in the Top 10 in scoring within the Big West during league play. What’s Next
Looking ahead, Long Beach State will aim to secure victories both to improve their standings and set up for a stronger finish. Sykes is poised to potentially score 500 points this season, marking a notable achievement for a freshman. The team will also rely heavily on the performances of key players like Majstorovic in their final games.
Bottom Line
As Long Beach State heads into crucial games, the focus will be on leveraging their current successes and maintaining performance consistency. With burgeoning talent like Gavin Sykes, they have the potential to make a significant impact as the season concludes, aiming to build momentum for the future.