Men’s Basketball: Texas two-steps past ‘Niners
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team committed a season-high 23 turnovers in its biggest challenge of the 2009-10 season.
No. 2 Texas proved to be too much for as the 49ers fell, 107-74, in Austin on Monday night.
LBSU (4-4) was able to stay within eight points at the 6:46 mark of the first half, but the offensive miscues continued to occur and the 49ers trailed 52-37 at the half.
The Longhorns (7-0) continued to pour it on in the second half as they put 55 points on the scoreboard in the last 20 minutes of action.
Stephan Gilling was one of the only bright spots for the 49ers as the senior converted on 6-of-12 3-point attempts for a game-high 18 points. Three other ‘Niners scored in double figures.
T.J. Robinson picked up his fifth double-double of the season by scoring 12 points and collecting 12 rebounds on the evening. Casper Ware pitched in with 16 points, and scored in double figures for the third straight game.
Sophomore Larry Anderson once again was contained by an opposing defense, but he was able to contribute 11 points against the Big 12 Conference opponent.
Texas finished the game with six players scoring in double figures, including freshman Avery Bradley’s career-high 17 points.
Damion James and Gary Johnson both had 14 points in the contest.
LBSU will host Cal State Monterey Bay on at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Women’s Basketball: Turnovers key road loss to Ducks
The 49er women’s basketball team suffered a 102-70 loss to Oregon at McArthur Court on Sunday afternoon in Eugene, Ore.
LBSU (3-5) committed 28 turnovers and shot 39.7 percent from the field to drop its second consecutive game. The Ducks scored 33 points off ‘Niner miscues, while shooting 52.8 percent for the game.
Senior Lauren Sims led The Beach with 20 points on 4-of-9 shooting from behind the 3-point line. Classmate Ally Wade chipped in 15 points and a team-leading seven rebounds.
Micaela Cook paced the Ducks with 27 points, going 8-for-9 from the field, including a perfect 5-for-5 from behind the arc. Taylor Lilley added 25 points and seven assists.
LBSU travels to face San Diego State for a 7 p.m. showdown on Friday. The ‘Niners return to the Walter Pyramid on Dec. 20 to host Idaho at 2 p.m.