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Long Beach State Falls 80-79 Against South Dakota State - Game Recap

Oscar Cluff scored 23 points and added 14 rebounds for a double-double, leading South Dakota State over Long Beach State, 80-79, on Friday at First Bank & Trust Arena.

South Dakota State did not, however, defeat Long Beach State against the spread, which closed at -9.5 at most sportsbooks.

South Dakota State got 21 points from Joe Sayler and another 10 points from Owen Larson. Kalen Garry contributed 2 assists, while Oscar Cluff cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.

Long Beach State got a 27-point performance from Devin Askew, who was supported by 23 points from TJ Wainwright. Devin Askew had 8 assists in a losing cause for Long Beach State, while Austin Johnson grabbed 8 rebounds.

South Dakota State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored South Dakota State as they grabbed 33 boards, while Long Beach State only had 29

South Dakota State heads into a battle against Northern Colorado. Long Beach State, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Francisco.