| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBSU | 38 | 43 | 81 |
| CSUF | 32 | 39 | 71 |
Traore's 23 points, 22 boards help Long Beach State beat CSU Fullerton in Big West Conference opener
Long Beach State Beach vs. CSU Fullerton Titans: Full Highlights
Long Beach State Beach vs. CSU Fullerton Titans: Full Highlights
FULLERTON, Calif. -- — Aboubacar Traore had 23 points and 22 rebounds, Lassina Traore added 16 points and 17 rebounds and Long Beach State defeated CSU Fullerton 81-71 on Thursday in a Big West Conference opener.
Traore recorded the third 20-20 game in the last 30 years for Long Beach State.
Marcus Tsohonis shot 5 for 17 (1 for 5 from 3-point range) and 6 of 8 from the free throw line to add 17 points for the Beach (9-4). It was the sixth straight victory for the Beach.
Long Beach State outrebounded Cal State Fullerton 55-34.
The Titans (7-6) were led by Max Jones, who recorded 19 points. Dominic Brewton added 18 points, six rebounds and two steals for CSU Fullerton. Vincent Lee also had nine points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Randy McCall
- Jeff Ketchu
- Klaus Endrissat
2024-25 Big West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 6-0 | - | 16-2 |
| UC San Diego | 5-1 | 1 | 15-3 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 4-2 | 2 | 12-5 |
| Cal State Northridge | 4-3 | 2.5 | 12-6 |
| UC Davis | 4-3 | 2.5 | 10-8 |
| Hawai'i | 3-3 | 3 | 11-6 |
| UC Riverside | 3-3 | 3 | 10-8 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 3-3 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Long Beach State | 3-3 | 3 | 7-11 |
| Cal Poly | 0-7 | 6.5 | 6-13 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 0-7 | 6.5 | 5-14 |
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