Portland Holds Off Long Beach State in Close Basketball Clash

Long Beach State's late rally falls short as Portland secures a narrow 63-61 victory.

Portland's Austin Rapp led his team with 18 points, shooting 5 for 10 from the field and 5 for 8 from three-point range.
Long Beach State tightened their defense in the final minutes, holding Portland scoreless, but failed to capitalize on a last-second opportunity.
Cam Denson and Ramel Lloyd Jr. each scored 15 points for Long Beach State, contributing significantly to their late-game comeback attempt.
Both teams struggled at the free-throw line, with Long Beach State missing nine out of 19 attempts.
Long Beach State's next game is against No. 4 Gonzaga, presenting a significant challenge for the team.