Long Beach State women's basketball returns home to face UC Riverside after challenging recent road games. In their previous encounter on January 15, the Beach lost 77–59, largely due to a poor third quarter. Key factors include improving execution and rebounding to avoid past mistakes while relying on star player JaQuoia Jones-Brown, who recently achieved her 500th career point.

By the Numbers
  • Long Beach State shot 31.3 percent in their last match against UC Riverside.
  • JaQuoia Jones-Brown averaged 16.0 points and 11.5 rebounds over the last week, ranking in the top seven of the Big West.
State of Play
  • Long Beach's rebounding edge against Riverside was just 41-39 in the last matchup, leading to scoring droughts.
  • The Beach's duo of Rosie Akot and Morgan Mack has contributed significantly since entering the starting lineup.
What's Next

Long Beach State aims to improve upon its previous performance against UC Riverside, focusing on shot quality and minimizing turnovers. With home court advantage, the team seeks to establish momentum early and leverage the contributions from their key players.

Bottom Line

To secure a victory against UC Riverside, Long Beach State must enhance execution, control rebounding, and maintain offensive consistency. The team's ability to learn from past experiences and adjust strategies will be crucial for their success.