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Askew also grabbed 10 rebounds achieving his second double-double of the season for Long Beach State (7-16, 3-8 Big West Conference) the senior finished 3 of 7 from the 3-point range and 6 of 6 from the charity stripe. Kam Martin scored 13 points and added three rebounds, and one steal. LBSU was out rebounded as a team by 15 and was shorthanded with Derrick Michael Xzavierro injured and not available for the road match.
Stephen Swenson led the way for UC Santa Barbara (14-8, 6-5 Big West Conference) with 20 points, five assists, three rebounds, and two steals. Cole Anderson added 15 points, two rebounds and one assist for the Guachos. In addition, Deuce Turner had 11 points and two assists.
Long Beach State’s Austin Johnson left the match after a collision injury during the second half.
UP NEXT: Long Beach State (7-16, 3-8 Big West) faces UC Davis (12-10, 6-5 Big West) on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Walter Pyramid, Long Beach, California. Live coverage on ESPN +.