Beach Review: Nov. 23 – 29

The men’s basketball team goes 1-2 during the 76 Classic

11/26 – No. 8 West Virgina vs Long Beach State: Box Score

The 76 Classic opened up the tourney pitting Long Beach State against No. 8 West Virgina, the highest ranked team in the field. The Mountaineers (3-0) did not disappoint a large contingent of their fans that made the trip from West Virgina, winning the game 85-62.

LBSU was very tentative during the first half allowing the Mountaineers pressure defense to create all sorts of problems for the team.  The 49ers committed 15 turnovers in the first half, which helped West Virgina to open a 16 point half time lead that they would never relinquish.

The Beach (3-2) was led by both of their sharp shooters, Greg Plater and Stephen Gilling, knocking in 14 points apiece.

West Virgina’s Casey Mitchell was their leading scorer with 18, and Kevin Jones was their leading rebounder with 9.

11/27 – No. 19 Clemson vs Long Beach State: Box Score

Long Beach State faced another nationally ranked team in No. 19 Clemson (5-1) but this time around the team played with aggression and confidence.  However, after cutting Clemson’s late second half lead to one, The Beach could not put enough defensive stops together leading to the Tigers 87-79 victory.

Behind the improved play the 49ers (3-3) had three players with double-doubles: Eugene Phelps (12 pts, 1o rbs), T.J. Robinson (25 pts, 15 rbs), and Casper Ware (20 pts, 10 assists).

Clemson’s leading score was Tanner Smith who netted 17 points while grabbing 6 rebounds.

11/29 – UCLA vs Long Beach State: Box Score

Based on a very strong overall team effort the Long Beach State 49ers defeats the UCLA Bruins by a score of 79-68.

The 49ers were led by T.J. Robinson who had a monster of a game scoring 25 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

Long Beach State (4-3) also received a very strong performance from Casper Ware (11 pts, 6 assists) who dictated the game’s tempo while driving the UCLA point guards crazy with his quick moves to the basket.

The Bruins (2-4) were led by Michael Roll’s 23 points.

Coach Wynn & Co. return to California with a win and a loss after competing in the University of Miami’s thanksgiving tournament

11/27 – Miami vs Long Beach State: Box Score

Lauren Sim’s 25 points was not enough as Long Beach State falls to the University of Miami 83-66 to open the thanksgiving tournament.

The 49ers (2-3) kept the game interesting by only trailing the undefeated Hurrinances (6-0) by 9 at half; however, Miami kept hitting the offensive glass (23) stretching the lead upwards of 20 points.

Karina Figueroa recorded her second double-double of the season going for 23 points and 10 assists.

The University of Miami was led by Diane Barnes’ 20 points and 12 rebounds.

11/28 – Rice vs Long Beach State: Box Score

Long Beach State outlasts Rice 68-64 in a back and forth game.

After Rice built a 19-5 lead, the 49ers battled back to take the lead at 25-23.  Both teams exchanged leads throughout the remainder of the game until Karina Figueroa sank six free throws down the stretch to secure the victory.

Long Beach State had a balance attack with four players in double figures in scoring: Figueroa (17), Wade (12), Lisnock, (11), and Barbee (10).

Rice’s leading scorer was Jackie Stanley who ended up with a double-double scoring 24 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.