Long Beach State women’s basketball faced another challenging game, losing 94-58 to Portland after a dismal third quarter. The Beach are now 0-9 this season, with four losses by 30 or more points. Head coach Amy Wright emphasized the importance of mindset and consistency as the team struggled to maintain momentum after a strong start. Key performances came from sophomore JaQuoia Jones-Brown, who scored 25 points, and freshman Brynna Pukis with 11 points, but the team was plagued by turnovers and poor rebounding.
By the NumbersLong Beach State allowed 63 points in the second half.They recorded 22 turnovers, allowing Portland 81 field goal attempts. State of PlayThe Beach are currently winless at 0-9 and face a tough schedule.Portland capitalized with a 50-22 advantage in points in the paint. What’s Next
Long Beach State will have an eight-day break before facing No. 4 UCLA, with Coach Wright focusing on shot consistency and overall readiness in practice.
Bottom Line
For Long Beach State to turn their season around, they must enhance offensive collaboration and maintain performance beyond just two competitive quarters.