Shorthanded Long Beach State Knocked Out Of NIT After Valiant Effort At BYU

PROVO, Utah – Long Beach State held a five-point first half lead on the road at second-seed BYU in the first round of the NIT, and were tied as late as 57-57, but the Cougars pulled away down the stretch for a 93-72 win, knocking the Beach out of the postseason.