Long Beach State 68, UC Santa Barbara 59--The 49ers ended a two-game losing streak before 3,003 at the Pyramid. Guard James Cotton scored a game-high 23 points for Long Beach (6-9, 2-3).

Center Ike Nwankwo played his best game of the season, finishing with 12 points and nine rebounds. The Gauchos (7-8, 2-3) were led by Raymond Tutt, who scored 17. MORE TO READ