Ware late basket lifts Long Beach State past Cal State Northridge 69-68

Ware’s basket gives Long Beach State 69-68 victory

NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — Casper Ware’s floater with 10.6 seconds remaining gave Long Beach State a 69-68 victory Thursday over Cal State Northridge.

Ware previously gave the 49ers (9-11, 3-4 Big West) a 67-66 lead on a layup with 38.6 seconds to play. He finished with eight points.

Eugene Phelps led Long Beach with 18 points, T.J. Robinson added 17 points and 13 rebounds, and Larry Anderson scored 12 points.

Mark Hill had given Northridge (7-13, 2-5) a 68-67 lead with 18.8 seconds to play on an outside jumper for two of his 10 points.

Vinnie McGhee led the Matadors with 17 points. Willie Galick added 14 and Lenny Daniel had 10.