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Photo by: John Fajardo
Long Beach State’s Rally is Cut Short by UC Riverside, 58-57
2/15/2020 8:17:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Justina King ties her season-high with 23 points in setback
Box Score (PDF)
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Long Beach State rallied to take a two-point lead with 38 seconds remaining, but a foul with five ticks left on the clock put UC Riverside at the line and the Highlanders completed the three-point play putting an end to LBSU's run as the Beach fell, 58-57, in an exciting contest at the SRC Arena in Riverside, Calif.
Sophomore Justina King led the Beach (11-13, 6-5 Big West) as she tied her season-high with 23 points while adding three rebounds, one steal, and one assist. The Highlanders (8-16, 4-6 Big West), meanwhile, received an 18-point showing from Jannon Otto.
In addition to King's double-figure scoring performance, Long Beach State's Shanaijah Davison added 15 points of her own, while Cydnee Kinslow (7 rebounds) and Lauren Green (6 rebounds) led the squad on boards. Kinslow and Green also contributed to the team's only two blocks of the game.
Ma'Qhi Berry turned in another solid defensive effort with five steals, five assists, three rebounds, and six points.
The Be
ach were hampered by cold-shooting in the first quarter as they were limited to just 16.7 percent shooting from the field as UCR used a 15-0 run to take a commanding 16-4 lead heading into the second quarter.
Despite the early deficit, the Beach turned in a gritty performance as they chipped away and made it a one-point game (18-17) on a jumper from Davison in the second quarter with 3:50 remaining in the first half. However, the Highlanders closed the second period on an 11-2 run to take a 30-19 lead over LBSU into halftime.
Long Beach State came out firing in the second half and shot 44.4 percent in the third quarter as the Beach outscored the Highlanders 22-14 in the frame. LBSU closed the gap as the Beach trailed by just three points (44-41) heading into the final 10 minutes of action.
The Beach once again outscored the Highlanders in the fourth quarter (16-14) and took a 57-55 lead with just 38 seconds remaining after King made both her free throws. With the game looking to go in the Beach's favor, UCR's Marina Ewodo was fouled on her layup with just 5.5 seconds left in regulation. She completed the three-point play to put the Highlanders up by one (58-57). Long Beach State had possession and was unable to make the final shot as the Beach fell to the Highlanders in heartbreaking fashion.
In addition to Otto's 18-point performance, she also contributed eight rebounds for the Highlanders, while Skyler Lewis posted 13 points and eight boards. Ewodo just missed a double-double with nine points and as many boards for UCR.
Long Beach State will return to the Walter Pyramid on Thursday, Feb. 20 when the Beach host UC Irvine in the Black & Blue Rivalry game at 7 p.m.
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Long Beach State rallied to take a two-point lead with 38 seconds remaining, but a foul with five ticks left on the clock put UC Riverside at the line and the Highlanders completed the three-point play putting an end to LBSU's run as the Beach fell, 58-57, in an exciting contest at the SRC Arena in Riverside, Calif.
Sophomore Justina King led the Beach (11-13, 6-5 Big West) as she tied her season-high with 23 points while adding three rebounds, one steal, and one assist. The Highlanders (8-16, 4-6 Big West), meanwhile, received an 18-point showing from Jannon Otto.
In addition to King's double-figure scoring performance, Long Beach State's Shanaijah Davison added 15 points of her own, while Cydnee Kinslow (7 rebounds) and Lauren Green (6 rebounds) led the squad on boards. Kinslow and Green also contributed to the team's only two blocks of the game.
Ma'Qhi Berry turned in another solid defensive effort with five steals, five assists, three rebounds, and six points.
The Be
ach were hampered by cold-shooting in the first quarter as they were limited to just 16.7 percent shooting from the field as UCR used a 15-0 run to take a commanding 16-4 lead heading into the second quarter.
Despite the early deficit, the Beach turned in a gritty performance as they chipped away and made it a one-point game (18-17) on a jumper from Davison in the second quarter with 3:50 remaining in the first half. However, the Highlanders closed the second period on an 11-2 run to take a 30-19 lead over LBSU into halftime.
Long Beach State came out firing in the second half and shot 44.4 percent in the third quarter as the Beach outscored the Highlanders 22-14 in the frame. LBSU closed the gap as the Beach trailed by just three points (44-41) heading into the final 10 minutes of action.
The Beach once again outscored the Highlanders in the fourth quarter (16-14) and took a 57-55 lead with just 38 seconds remaining after King made both her free throws. With the game looking to go in the Beach's favor, UCR's Marina Ewodo was fouled on her layup with just 5.5 seconds left in regulation. She completed the three-point play to put the Highlanders up by one (58-57). Long Beach State had possession and was unable to make the final shot as the Beach fell to the Highlanders in heartbreaking fashion.
In addition to Otto's 18-point performance, she also contributed eight rebounds for the Highlanders, while Skyler Lewis posted 13 points and eight boards. Ewodo just missed a double-double with nine points and as many boards for UCR.
Long Beach State will return to the Walter Pyramid on Thursday, Feb. 20 when the Beach host UC Irvine in the Black & Blue Rivalry game at 7 p.m.
Team Stats
LBSU
UCR
FG%
.317
.523
3FG%
.261
.455
FT%
.579
.583
RB
29
42
TO
14
29
STL
16
9
Game Leaders
Pts
23
FGM
8
3FGM
2
FTM
5
Pts
15
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
6
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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