Long Beach State University Athletics
Long Beach State University
5-17, 3-6BWC
Pacific
5-15, 2-5BWC
Long Beach State women's basketball downs Pacific, 73-60
1/27/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Jan. 27, 2011
LONG BEACH - The Long Beach State women's basketball team topped Pacific, 73-60, for its second consecutive Big West victory Thursday evening at the Walter Pyramid.
The 49ers made 42.3 percent of their shots, while holding the Tigers to a 32.2 field goal percentage. LBSU also edged Pacific on the boards, 46-40.
Senior Courtney Jacob led The Beach with a solid all-around performance, registering 23 points, seven rebounds, six steals and five assists. Junior Tipesa Moorer chipped in 10 points and eight boards, while freshman Sendy Valles finished with nine points and a career-high 10 rebounds.
Long Beach State (5-17, 3-6 BWC) jumped out to a 12-4 lead following a jumper by Ella Clark at the 15:19 mark. The 49ers continued to roll from there, using a 16-5 spurt, capped by a Jacob 3-pointer, to go up 27-9 with 11:42 to play. Pacific would cut the deficit to 13 before LBSU scored seven unanswered points to take a 38-18 advantage with 4:28 on the clock.
The 49ers stayed out front by a comfortable margin and owned a 49-26 cushion at the break.
LBSU shot a blistering 57.7 percent from the floor in the first half. Jacob led the way with 22 points and four boards.
Long Beach State stayed hot in the second period, as it led by at least 19 points until Pacific went on an 8-2 run to pull within 15 (59-44) at the 11-minute mark. The 49ers kept their composure, however, using an 11-3 spurt to go back up, 69-47. Pacific was unable to dig itself out of the hole and LBSU led by double digits the rest of the way, coming out with the 73-60 victory.
The Tigers (5-15, 2-5 BWC) were led by Gena Johnson, who compiled a team-high 19 points and six rebounds. Danielle Peacon added 10 points.
Long Beach State returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 29, when it makes the short trip to Cal State Fullerton for a 3 p.m. Big West game.
