Long Beach State Women’s Hoops lost to Pacific 90-86 at the Walter Pyramid, blowing a 16-point lead and falling short on the final day of the Beach Classic.

Why It Matters

The loss marks a setback for the team's season and highlights the need for adjustments and improvements in their gameplay and strategy.

By the Numbers
  • Casey Valenti-Paea led the Beach with a career-high 20 points and six rebounds.
  • Pacific outscored the Beach 48-14 in the paint in the second half.
State of Play
  • Long Beach State suffered a significant loss to Pacific, affecting their standing in the Beach Classic and highlighting areas for improvement.
  • Upcoming match against San Francisco presents an opportunity for the team to bounce back.
Bottom Line

The loss to Pacific underscores the team's need to address defensive vulnerabilities and make strategic adjustments to secure future victories.