Joe Hampton against Seattle University Photo credit: Long Beach State Athletics
Jason R. Aula
LOS ANGELES, California— Utah Valley (2-1) needed overtime to overcome Long Beach State (1-2), by six points during the non conference loss. Joe Hampton returned with 13 points, three rebounds, and two assists. The big men in the post for Long Beach State had an elevated defensive presence matching up with Utah Valley.
Blaze Neild scored two, with 0:04 to go for Utah Valley, during regular play to force overtime 68-68. During overtime, Neild hit two three point shots during the final two minutes to hold off Long Beach State 84-78, at the Walter Pyramid, on Wednesday night.
Joel Murray, the former Division II All-American from West Texas A&M, put up 18 points, three steals, three assists, and two rebounds for Long Beach State. Colin Slater, chipped in 10 points and two rebounds. Fadaws Aimaq, scored 25 points for Utah Valley leading all scorers.
Rebounds were the x factor, with Utah Valley having 45, and Long Beach State only grabbing 28. Long Beach State had 16 defensive rebounds in contrast to 26 defenisive rebounds for Utah Valley. Fadaws Aimaq, pulled down 16 rebounds for Utah Valley.
The next game for Long Beach State men's basketball, is November 22nd, at 5:00 pm, against Missouri State at the Walter Pyramid.
Blaze Neild scored two, with 0:04 to go for Utah Valley, during regular play to force overtime 68-68. During overtime, Neild hit two three point shots during the final two minutes to hold off Long Beach State 84-78, at the Walter Pyramid, on Wednesday night.
Joel Murray, the former Division II All-American from West Texas A&M, put up 18 points, three steals, three assists, and two rebounds for Long Beach State. Colin Slater, chipped in 10 points and two rebounds. Fadaws Aimaq, scored 25 points for Utah Valley leading all scorers.
Rebounds were the x factor, with Utah Valley having 45, and Long Beach State only grabbing 28. Long Beach State had 16 defensive rebounds in contrast to 26 defenisive rebounds for Utah Valley. Fadaws Aimaq, pulled down 16 rebounds for Utah Valley.
The next game for Long Beach State men's basketball, is November 22nd, at 5:00 pm, against Missouri State at the Walter Pyramid.
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