LONG BEACH, Calif. (Interstat) — Cal State Northridge held off Long Beach State 78-76 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Walter Pyramid.

The Matadors led 46-38 at halftime but were outscored 38-32 after intermission, requiring a final defensive stop to secure the victory. Shaquil Bender led all scorers with 27 points for Long Beach State, including five 3-pointers. Josiah Davis paced Cal State Northridge with 21 points and nine assists.

Cal State Northridge improved to 18-10 overall. Long Beach State fell to 8-20. Attendance was 1,551.