Monday, November 22
Naples, Fla.
5 p.m.
Long Beach State University
1-3,0-0Big West
66
vs
92
Missouri State
3-1,0-0MVC
1
2
F
Long Beach St.
25
41
66
Missouri St.
55
37
92
Hot First Half Start For Missouri State Sinks Long Beach State In Naples Invitational Opener
11/22/2021 7:53:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Joe Hampton and Jadon Jones both finished in double-figures for Long Beach State.
NAPLES, Fla. – Missouri State came out firing, shooting 80 percent from three in the first half to upend the Long Beach State hopes in the first game of the Naples Invitational as the Beach fell 92-66 to the Bears.
Long Beach State (1-3) jumped out to an early lead over the opening minutes, feeding Joe Hampton in the post to take an 11-8 edge. Missouri State (3-1) would push back with a 9-0 run to take the lead.
A Jadon Jones 3-pointer kept Long Beach State within reach at 28-20 with just under nine minutes to play in the first half, but the lid shut on the basket for the Beach while Missouri State caught fire, going on a 23-0 run that effectively put the game out of reach, as Long Beach State ultimately trailed by 30 at the half, 55-25.
Long Beach State would outscore and outrebound Missouri State in the second half as all 13 players dressed saw significant time on the evening, but the damage was done.
Leaders for the Beach on the night included Joe Hampton who finished with 15 points, while Jadon Jones scored 12 off of the bench. Aboubacar Traore also continued to show promise, leading the team with seven rebounds while making four steals and two blocks and scoring nine points in 23 minutes.
Long Beach State will face off against Murray State in the second of three games for the Beach as part of the Naples Invitational. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. PT, with live coverage provided by FLoHoops.
Long Beach State (1-3) jumped out to an early lead over the opening minutes, feeding Joe Hampton in the post to take an 11-8 edge. Missouri State (3-1) would push back with a 9-0 run to take the lead.
A Jadon Jones 3-pointer kept Long Beach State within reach at 28-20 with just under nine minutes to play in the first half, but the lid shut on the basket for the Beach while Missouri State caught fire, going on a 23-0 run that effectively put the game out of reach, as Long Beach State ultimately trailed by 30 at the half, 55-25.
Long Beach State would outscore and outrebound Missouri State in the second half as all 13 players dressed saw significant time on the evening, but the damage was done.
Leaders for the Beach on the night included Joe Hampton who finished with 15 points, while Jadon Jones scored 12 off of the bench. Aboubacar Traore also continued to show promise, leading the team with seven rebounds while making four steals and two blocks and scoring nine points in 23 minutes.
Long Beach State will face off against Murray State in the second of three games for the Beach as part of the Naples Invitational. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. PT, with live coverage provided by FLoHoops.
Team Stats
LBSU
MSU
FG%
.339
.571
3FG%
.375
.545
FT%
.594
.762
RB
33
30
TO
13
10
STL
6
6
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
7
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
1
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