Jason R. Aula
LOS ANGELES, California — Long Beach State (8-9, 4-1 Big West Conference) is on a four-game win streak, including the win over UC Irvine (6-7, 1-3 Big West Conference) at The Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, Cali., which was the Big West Game of the Week.
Joel Murray led Long Beach State with 24 points and four rebounds. "Colin, he wasn’t hitting all game,” said Joel Murray, “He hit that big three in the corner. Just trusting your teammates, knowing they’re going to hit that big shot. We’re trusting in each other and that’s what ultimately won us the game.” Aboubacar Traore scored 19 points, pulled seven rebounds, and blocked four shots. Colin Slater added 11 points.
Collin Welp scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Anteaters.
Joel Murray led Long Beach State with 24 points and four rebounds. "Colin, he wasn’t hitting all game,” said Joel Murray, “He hit that big three in the corner. Just trusting your teammates, knowing they’re going to hit that big shot. We’re trusting in each other and that’s what ultimately won us the game.” Aboubacar Traore scored 19 points, pulled seven rebounds, and blocked four shots. Colin Slater added 11 points.
Collin Welp scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Anteaters.