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Long Beach State Defeats UC Irvine 80-70 - Recap
Deishuan Booker scored 28 points for Long Beach State on Wednesday, leading them to a 80-70 victory over UC Irvine at Bren Events Center.
Bettors who backed Long Beach State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +11.5 at sportsbooks.
Bryan Alberts had 17 points for Long Beach State and Mason Riggins chipped in with 14 points. Deishuan Booker had 6 assists for them, while Bryan Alberts was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
UC Irvine got 16 points from Evan Leonard in a losing cause and another 11 points from John Edgar Jr.. Evan Leonard contributed 4 assists for them, while Jonathan Galloway had 14 rebounds.
Long Beach State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
UC Irvine won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 37-32.
Long Beach State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Cal State-Fullerton. UC Irvine will aim to get back on the winning track at Cal State-Northridge.