Montana State 78, at Long Beach State 72

LONG BEACH, Calif. (Interstat) — The Montana State Bobcats held off a late surge from Long Beach State to secure a 78-72 victory in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night at the Walter Pyramid. In a game characterized by runs, the Bobcats used a strong second-half performance to overcome a narrow halftime deficit and improve their season record to 3-4. The 49ers, who led 37-35 at the break, dropped to 1-5 with the loss. Montana State’s offense proved more efficient, scoring its 78 points on 71 possessions for an offensive rating of 109.8. Long Beach State managed 72 points… Read more...