Traore scores 19, Long Beach State knocks off Cal Poly 70-52

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (AP) — Lassina Traore had 19 points in Long Beach State's 70-52 victory against Cal Poly on Thursday.

Traore also added 15 rebounds for the Beach (11-10, 5-4 Big West Conference). AJ George shot 5 of 9 from the field and 2 for 5 from the line to add 12 points. Tone Hunter finished 5 of 12 from the field to finish with 12 points.

Brantly Stevenson finished with 13 points and four steals for the Mustangs (7-14, 1-8). Cal Poly also got nine points from Kobe Sanders. Trevon Taylor also had eight points and 11 rebounds. The loss was the Mustangs' eighth straight.

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These two teams both play Saturday. Long Beach State hosts UC Davis while Cal Poly hosts CSU Fullerton.

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