Sykes Sets Freshman Scoring Record In Shootout Loss At Cal Poly

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Freshman Gavin Sykes scored 28 points to lead a strong offensive effort for Long Beach State, but the Beach couldn’t slow down Cal Poly in a high-scoring affair as the Mustangs won 102-92. Scoring 22 points in the second half, Sykes hit a baseline jumper to move past Beach legend Lucious Harris, finishing the game with 469 points in his freshman season, now the most ever for a true freshman at Long Beach State (8-21, 4-13 Big West). It was others for the Beach who led the way early. Shaquil Bender had seven quick points,…