LOS ANGELES, California--Long Beach State kicked off the college basketball season against the Idaho Vandals on Wednesday night at the ICCU Arena, Moscow, Idaho. The Big Sky Conference member held a ceremony before the game started honoring legendary Idaho coach of the 70s and 80s Don Monson, father of Long Beach State men's basketball head coach Dan Monson.
Long Beach State Head Coach Dan Monson during the first half of a game against Idaho on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 20201, at the ICCU Arena in Moscow. Dan Monson is the son of former legendary Idaho coach Don Monson. Geoff Crimmins For The Spokesman-Review
Joel Murray lead all scorers with 28 points for Long Beach State posting a 95-89 overtime win over Idaho Wednesday night the season opener for both teams. Colin Slater, Jordan Roberts, and Joe Hampton each scored 16 points for Long Beach State.
The Vandals, Trevante Anderson scored a career-high 26 points with eight assists. Pepple put up 10 points plus numerous defensive stops in the second half with four fouls.
The Vandals, Trevante Anderson scored a career-high 26 points with eight assists. Pepple put up 10 points plus numerous defensive stops in the second half with four fouls.
Long Beach State's Eddie Scott, left, and Drew Cobb defend against Idaho guard Gabe Quinnett, center, in the first half on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, at the ICCU Arena in Moscow. Geoff Crimmins For The Spokesman-Review Long Beach State's Joel Murray fouled out with five. Idaho's Pepple, Smith, and Anderson had foul trouble with four each.
The next game for Long Beach State men's basketball, is November 15th at UCLA.
The next game for Long Beach State men's basketball, is November 15th at UCLA.
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