Long Beach State Tops Cal Poly in Close Contest
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid
Long Beach State Beach 74, Cal Poly Mustangs 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Cal Poly Mustangs vs Long Beach State Beach?
Long Beach State Beach beat Cal Poly Mustangs 74-66 at LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Cal Poly Mustangs vs Long Beach State Beach?
Long Beach State Beach were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, Long Beach State Beach secured a 74-66 victory over the Cal Poly Mustangs at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid. This win not only marked a significant moment for Long Beach State, but also ended a two-game losing streak against Cal Poly, as they had lost both previous meetings in the 2025 season.
Long Beach State entered the game with a home record of 5-10, while Cal Poly had a slightly better away record of 6-10. In their last ten games, Long Beach State had a record of 4-6, with an average of 79.6 points scored and 78.5 points allowed. They were on a one-game winning streak, having recently defeated Lincoln (CA) Oaklanders 113-66. In contrast, Cal Poly also recorded a 4-6 record in their last ten games, averaging 82.6 points scored but allowing 86.1 points. They came into the game on a one-game winning streak as well, having edged out UC San Diego Tritons 67-65.
The game saw Long Beach State take control early, leveraging their home advantage. The Beach had a home record of 4-2 in their last six games, while Cal Poly struggled on the road with an away record of 2-4. The scoring dynamics were evident as Long Beach State averaged 82.2 points in their last five games, while Cal Poly averaged 79.6 points in the same span.
In terms of the betting market, DraftKings set the odds with Long Beach State favored by 2.5 points, indicating a competitive matchup. The total was set at 162.5, reflecting expectations for a high-scoring game. The odds for Long Beach State to win outright were -135, while Cal Poly was listed at +114.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no significant weather factors affecting play. The focus was on the players' performances, especially after Long Beach State's recent form showed improvement in their scoring, particularly in their last game against Lincoln.
Key moments of the game included crucial scoring plays in the second half, where Long Beach State maintained their lead. Notable contributions came from players like Gavin Sykes, who made important free throws to extend the lead to 74-59, and Jackson Mosley, who hit a significant three-pointer to keep Cal Poly at bay.
In the end, Long Beach State's ability to capitalize on their home court and their recent scoring form proved decisive in this matchup, allowing them to secure a much-needed victory against Cal Poly.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | LBSU -2.5 | 162.5 o -110 / u -110 | Cal Poly Mustangs +114 · Long Beach State Beach -135 |
Leaders
- PointsPetar Majstorovic25Long Beach State Beach
- AssistsPetar Majstorovic3Long Beach State Beach
- ReboundsPetar Majstorovic10Long Beach State Beach
- PointsHamad Mousa19Cal Poly Mustangs
- AssistsCayden Ward4Cal Poly Mustangs
- ReboundsHamad Mousa8Cal Poly Mustangs
Recent form
Long Beach State Beach
Last 10: 4-6Streak W179.6 scored · 78.5 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W113-66vs Lincoln (CA) OaklandersDec 31
- L60-91at Iowa State CyclonesDec 21
- W81-78vs Pepperdine WavesDec 19
- L83-89at San José State SpartansDec 10
- L74-80vs UC San Diego TritonsDec 7
- L77-84at UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 5
- W76-72vs San Diego TorerosNov 30
- L73-93at Portland PilotsNov 27
- L72-78vs Montana State BobcatsNov 22
- W87-54vs Nobel KnightsNov 20
Cal Poly Mustangs
Last 10: 4-6Streak W182.6 scored · 86.1 allowed per game2-2 away
- W67-65vs UC San Diego TritonsJan 2
- L80-83vs Idaho VandalsDec 22
- L87-108at UCLA BruinsDec 20
- L80-83vs Montana State BobcatsDec 17
- L84-88vs UC Riverside HighlandersDec 7
- W94-91at Cal State Fullerton TitansDec 5
- W87-81vs Redlands BulldogsNov 30
- L68-84vs Southeast Missouri State RedhawksNov 26
- L87-93at Northern Arizona LumberjacksNov 25
- W92-85at Utah UtesNov 21
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
Box score
| Stat | Cal Poly Mustangs | Long Beach State Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-56 | 29-58 |
| Field goal % | 34 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 10-30 | 4-17 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 24 |
| Free throws | 18-25 | 12-17 |
| Free throw % | 72 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 26 | 28 |
| Assists | 15 | 16 |
| Steals | 5 | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 18 | 46 |
| Fouls | 14 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 25 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 1 | 95 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-40Cole Farrell makes driving layup (Petar Majstorovic assists)
- 2nd Half29-41Leopold Levillain makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half29-42Leopold Levillain makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half32-42Hamad Mousa makes 26-foot three point jumper (Guzman Vasilic assists)
- 2nd Half32-45Gavin Sykes makes 24-foot three point jumper (Petar Majstorovic assists)
- 2nd Half32-47Petar Majstorovic makes layup (Cole Farrell assists)
- 2nd Half32-49Leopold Levillain makes layup (Rob Diaz III assists)
- 2nd Half32-51Shaquil Bender makes driving layup (Shay Johnson Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half34-51Peter Bandelj makes driving layup
- 2nd Half34-53Petar Majstorovic makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half35-53Guzman Vasilic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half35-55Petar Majstorovic makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half38-55Guzman Vasilic makes 28-foot three point jumper (Luka Tarlac assists)
- 2nd Half38-56Isaiah Lewis makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half38-57Isaiah Lewis makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half38-58Isaiah Lewis makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half38-60Gavin Sykes makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half38-63Petar Majstorovic makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cole Farrell assists)
- 2nd Half41-63Hamad Mousa makes 24-foot three point jumper (Peter Bandelj assists)
- 2nd Half41-65Petar Majstorovic makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half42-65Guzman Vasilic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-65Guzman Vasilic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half46-65Hamad Mousa makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ali Assran assists)
- 2nd Half48-65Hamad Mousa makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-65Cayden Ward makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-65Cayden Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-65Luka Tarlac makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half52-68Gavin Sykes makes 25-foot three point jumper (JJ Chaikovsky assists)
- 2nd Half54-68Jake Davis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-68Cayden Ward makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-68Cayden Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-68Cayden Ward makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-70Petar Majstorovic makes layup (Leopold Levillain assists)
- 2nd Half57-72Gavin Sykes makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half59-72Luka Tarlac makes driving layup (Hamad Mousa assists)
- 2nd Half59-73Gavin Sykes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-74Gavin Sykes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-74Cayden Ward makes layup (Jake Davis assists)
- 2nd Half64-74Jackson Mosley makes 28-foot three point jumper (Austin Goode assists)
- 2nd Half66-74Austin Goode makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Long Beach State Beach, below favours Cal Poly Mustangs.
Venue
- LBS Financial Credit Union PyramidLong Beach, CA
- Attendance1182
- OfficialsGlen Mayberry, John Hampton, Ervin Wilson
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