LBSU holds off late UCI rally for win

Long Beach got a big win in their home finale by knocking off Irvine 75-74 and running their conference mark to 9-4 tying them atop the Big West standings with their next opponent Cal State Northridge.

Steph Gilling was hot from beyond the arc making seven three's and leading the 'Niners charge from a six point second half deficit.

When I began to ask Coach Monson a question about Gilling's night saying "Steph's such a rhythm shooter" he interrupted and said "nice he was in a good rhythm today" with a big laugh.

Point is, like other Beach marksmen such as Plater, sometimes they have it and sometimes they don't.

Gilling is a great pure shooter and his efforts tonight were tremendous and carried LBSU to the win.

Solid contributions out of the LBC's T-L-C (TJ, Larry and Casper) as they combined for 38 points in the victory.

The Northridge game is on Prime Ticket Saturday afternoon at 3:05 p.m.

The winner all but ensures themself a Top-2 seed.