Jason R. Aula
(Photo credit: Naoki Gima | Daily 49er)
LOS ANGELES, California — Long Beach State (1-2) lost it's home opener to Montana State (1-0) before 2,334 in attendance at the Walter Pyramid. Last season Montana State won 27 games and represented the Big Sky conference in the NCAA Tournament. The Bobcats powered their way to an early 17-6 first half lead and led by as many as 15 during the first half. Montana State led by eight points at the end of the first half and held the lead the entire second half.
"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.
"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.
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