PHOTOS: Long Beach State Women’s Basketball Drops Tight Game To USC
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The Long Beach State women’s basketball team played USC even through the first half, then saw the game slip away in the third during an 11-0 run for the Trojans. Long Beach battled back and won the fourth quarter by four points but ended up losing a tight one, 71-65.
Naomi Hunt continued her excellent play with 19 points and six assists, backed up by guard Justina King, who had 13 points.
Long Beach State opens its Big West Conference schedule Sunday and Monday in The Walter Pyramid at 4 p.m. against UC Riverside.
here are some photos from photographer Kirby Lee:
Long Beach State guard Justina King (10) is defended by Southern California Trojans guard Desiree Caldwell (24) and forward Jordan Sanders (5) during an NCAA college women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
Long Beach State guard Justina King (10) is defended by Southern California Trojans guard Zayla Tinner (1) and guard Madison Campbell (23) in the second half during an NCAA college women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
Long Beach State guard Justina King (10) is defended by Southern California Trojans guard Zayla Tinner (1) in the second half during an NCAA college women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
Long Beach State guard Kristyna Jeskeova (12) battles for the ball with Southern California Trojans guard Amaya Oliver (10) and guard Endyia Rogers (4) during an NCAA college women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
Long Beach State guard Kristyna Jeskeova (12) shoots the ball as Southern California Trojans forward Jordan Sanders (5) and guard Kyra White (22) defend in the second half during an NCAA college women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
Long Beach State forward Naomi Hunt (42) rebounds the ball against the Southern California Trojans during an NCAA college women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
A general view of the Galen Center empty with no fans during an NCAA college women’s basketball game between the Southern California Trojans and the Long Beach State , Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
Long Beach State head coach Jeff Cammon wears a face mask during an NCAA college women’s basketball game against the Southern California Trojans, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
Long Beach State head coach Jeff Cammon wears a face mask while gesturing toward guard Patricia Chung (30) during an NCAA college women’s basketball game against the Southern California Trojans, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
Long Beach State guard Ma’Qhi Berry (0) is defended by Southern California Trojans forward Jordan Sanders (5) and guard Desiree Caldwell (24) in the first half during an NCAA college women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
Long Beach State guard Ma’Qhi Berry (0) is pursued by Southern California Trojans forward Jordan Sanders (5) and guard Desiree Caldwell (24) in the second half during an NCAA college women’s basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Los Angeles. USC defeated LBSU 71-65.
An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 13 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous awards for his writing as well as the CIF Southern Section’s Champion For Character Award, and is the author of three books about Long Beach history.
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