LOS ANGELES, California— Murray State led by 27 at the half and ended up blowing out Long Beach State by 37, 80-43. Tuesday's tourney match was the first meeting in history for Long Beach State and Murray State. The Murray State Racers are on a six game winning streak against California teams dating back to 2010.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team is on a four game losing streak. Long Beach State lost it's second game in a row in the Naples Invitational tournament, at the Moe Kent Family Fieldhouse, in Naples, Florida.
Joel Murray was Long Beach State's leading scorer Tuesday with 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists.
KJ Williams had 29 for the Murray State Racers leading all scorers.
UP NEXT: Long Beach State (1-4) is set for it's final Naples Invitational tournament match on Wednesday at 9 a.m. PST against Wright State (1-4).
Expect the losing streak for Long Beach State to end against Wright State with a double digit win.
STREAMING: Wright State University television