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Hawaii @ Long Beach State

Current Records: Hawaii 4-5; Long Beach State 4-8

What to Know

The Long Beach State Beach lost both of their matches to the Hawaii Warriors last season on scores of 76-78 and 76-79, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. Long Beach State and Hawaii will face off in a Big West battle at 4 p.m. ET Saturday at The Walter Pyramid. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

The contest between the Beach and the UCLA Bruins on Thursday was not a total blowout, but with Long Beach State falling 96-78 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one. A silver lining for Long Beach State was the play of guard Jadon Jones, who had 27 points.

Meanwhile, Hawaii came up short against the South Florida Bulls two weeks ago, falling 76-69.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Long Beach State is expected to win a tight contest. Those who got lucky with them against the spread on Thursday might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.

The losses put the Beach at 4-8 and the Warriors at 4-5. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Long Beach State is stumbling into the matchup with the most turnovers per game in college basketball, having accrued 16.6 on average. Hawaii has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 32nd worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 11.1 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: The Walter Pyramid -- Long Beach, California
  • TV: ESPN Plus
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $23.80

Odds

The Beach are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Warriors, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Beach as a 1.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Long Beach State have won eight out of their last 15 games against Hawaii.

  • Feb 27, 2021 - Hawaii 79 vs. Long Beach State 76
  • Feb 26, 2021 - Hawaii 78 vs. Long Beach State 76
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Long Beach State 64 vs. Hawaii 60
  • Feb 13, 2020 - Long Beach State 50 vs. Hawaii 49
  • Mar 14, 2019 - Long Beach State 68 vs. Hawaii 66
  • Feb 07, 2019 - Hawaii 77 vs. Long Beach State 70
  • Feb 01, 2019 - Hawaii 74 vs. Long Beach State 57
  • Feb 22, 2018 - Hawaii 74 vs. Long Beach State 63
  • Jan 04, 2018 - Long Beach State 89 vs. Hawaii 81
  • Mar 09, 2017 - Long Beach State 73 vs. Hawaii 62
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Long Beach State 84 vs. Hawaii 75
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Hawaii 114 vs. Long Beach State 107
  • Mar 12, 2016 - Hawaii 64 vs. Long Beach State 60
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Long Beach State 74 vs. Hawaii 72
  • Jan 31, 2016 - Long Beach State 78 vs. Hawaii 64

Injury Report for Long Beach State

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Hawaii

  • Mate Colina: Game-Time Decision (Illness)