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Long Beach State Downs UC Riverside 75-68 - Match Report
Long Beach State got 18 points from Gabe Levin as they ran past UC Riverside 75-68 on Saturday at Student Recreation Center.
Long Beach State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +1.5-point spread as underdogs.
Edon Maxhuni had 16 points for Long Beach State and KJ Byers chipped in with 14 points. Deishuan Booker had 6 assists for them, while Mason Riggins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
UC Riverside got a 10-point performance from Alex Larsson, who was supported by 9 points from Ajani Kennedy. Chance Murray had 4 assists in a losing cause for UC Riverside, while Alex Larsson grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Long Beach State were victorious, as the score was 37-30 at the break.
Long Beach State had a 46-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Long Beach State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UC Davis. UC Riverside will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cal State-Northridge.