Long Beach State Women’s Basketball faced off against San Francisco, delivering a competitive performance before succumbing to a late-game scoring drought that resulted in a 68-55 loss. The team showed resilience through three quarters, led by strong individual efforts from JaQuoia Jones-Brown and Brynna Pukis. Despite being within striking distance at the end of the third quarter, the Beach couldn’t maintain momentum, shooting poorly in the final period, which severely hindered their comeback efforts.
By the NumbersLong Beach State was down by just five points at the end of the third quarter (54-49).JaQuoia Jones-Brown recorded a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. State of PlayThe Beach is now 0-5 for the season after the latest loss.They will play against Oregon State next on November 23, aiming to turn their season around. What’s Next
Long Beach State will need to address their fourth-quarter struggles as they prepare to face Oregon State, seeking to secure their first win of the season and improve their overall performance.
Bottom Line
The Beach’s failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities in the final quarter highlights a critical area for improvement. Maintaining offensive consistency throughout all four quarters will be essential for achieving success moving forward.