Long Beach State suffered an 80-74 defeat against UC San Diego in their Big West home opener. Despite leading scorers, freshman Gavin Sykes with 20 points and sophomore Petar Majstorovic with 18, the team fell short after a late push. The Beach struggled after UC San Diego established a lead through a strong offensive stretch in the second half. They closed the gap but ultimately ran out of time, finishing the game with another league loss. This match marked a rocky start in conference play for Long Beach State, now at 2-8 overall.
By the NumbersLong Beach State led at half-time, 30-34.UC San Diego scored 11 points in a key stretch, maintaining their lead. State of PlayLong Beach State now holds a 0-2 record in the Big West conference.UC San Diego improved to 1-0 in Big West play and 8-1 overall. What’s Next
Long Beach State will look to recover as they head on the road to face San Jose State on December 9 for their next game. The team will aim to shift their momentum and secure a victory after two conference losses.
Bottom Line
Despite a strong start, Long Beach State’s inability to maintain momentum in the second half cost them the game, underlining the need for consistent performance as they navigate through a challenging conference season.