SAN JOSE, Calif. (Interstat) — Colby Garland scored 27 points as San Jose State edged Long Beach State 89-83 in overtime Tuesday night at Event Center.

The teams were tied at 77 after regulation, having matched each other nearly basket-for-basket with 39 points apiece in the first half and 38 in the second. The Spartans dominated the extra period, outscoring the 49ers 12-6. Garland’s performance was pivotal, supported by 18 points from Yaphet Moundi and 14 from Jermaine Washington.

Gavin Sykes led Long Beach State with 26 points and Petar Majstorovic added 21. Despite a 14-4 advantage in offensive rebounds, the 49ers could not overcome San Jose State’s superior efficiency. The Spartans shot 55.6% from the field and made 20 free throws to improve to 5-5. Long Beach State fell to 2-9. Attendance was 1,472.