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"We started the game five-for-five from three and we had great looks," Montana State head coach Danny Sprinkle said. "Our shooters are going to get great looks and open up games a lot."
Senior Joel Murray led LBSU with 21 points and two assists. Aboubacar Traore added a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds and the transfer from Virginia Commonwealth University Marcus Tsohopis scored 13 points.
“These games are tough,” Murray said. “We’re playing good teams. It’s not like we’re just playing anybody.”
RaeQuan Battle lead all scorers and had a career high 24 points in Montana State's 2022-2023 regular season opener.
"I loved the way our guys handled adversity," coach Sprinkle said. "Long Beach State pressed, flew around and pushed the pace. I'm super proud of our effort and how the guys were playing together and playing for each other."
UP NEXT: Long Beach State (1-2) faces University of Saint Katherine (0-1) at home on Saturday, November 19 at 4 p.m. at the Walter Pyramid, Long Beach, California. Live coverage on ESPN + & FM 88.1.