Long Beach State Dominates Nobel Knights 87-54
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid
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Who won Nobel Knights vs Long Beach State Beach?
Long Beach State Beach beat Nobel Knights 87-54 at LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid on November 19, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, Long Beach State Beach triumphed over the Nobel Knights with a final score of 87-54. This victory marks a significant moment for Long Beach State, who have struggled in recent games but managed to secure a win in this encounter. The game took place at the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid, where Long Beach State has had a challenging season, holding a home record of 1-4 prior to this game.
Long Beach State entered this game with a recent form of 2-8 over their last ten games, but they were on a one-game winning streak following a victory against the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors, where they won 84-75. Their scoring average has been 76.0 points per game while allowing 81.0, indicating a tendency for high-scoring affairs. In their last five games, they averaged 82.0 points scored but also allowed 83.6 points, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities.
On the other hand, the Nobel Knights have faced significant challenges this season, entering this game with a dismal record of 0-9 over their last nine games. Their scoring average has plummeted to 56.4 points per game, while they have allowed an alarming 94.3 points on average. Their last five games saw them averaging only 57.2 points scored and 94.4 points allowed, indicating a severe struggle on both ends of the court.
In terms of home and away performance, Long Beach State has struggled at home with a record of 0-5, while they have fared slightly better on the road with a 2-3 record. Conversely, the Nobel Knights have not won a single game away from home, holding an away record of 0-9, which has contributed to their overall struggles this season.
The two teams had met earlier in the season on November 20, 2025, where Long Beach State also emerged victorious with a score of 87-54, establishing a 1-0 record in their head-to-head meetings for the season. This consistency in performance against the Knights likely provided Long Beach State with added confidence heading into this game.
Injuries were not reported as a factor affecting either team leading into this matchup, allowing both squads to field their available players. The market had priced Long Beach State as the clear favorite, reflecting their home advantage and previous success against the Knights.
The conditions during the game were conducive to a high-scoring affair, which was evident in Long Beach State's offensive output. The Beach's scoring plays included notable contributions from players like Christian Jones, who made a three-point jumper, and Shaquil Bender, who also hit a three-pointer, showcasing the team's ability to stretch the floor.
As the game progressed, Long Beach State maintained control, building a substantial lead that the Knights could not overcome. The scoring plays in the second half further emphasized Long Beach State’s dominance, with players like Maksim Aliakseyeu and Mykale Mundy contributing crucial points. The Knights struggled to find their rhythm, managing only 54 points against a relentless Long Beach State defense.
Overall, this game served as a turning point for Long Beach State, who will look to build on this momentum moving forward, while the Nobel Knights will need to reassess their strategies to break their losing streak.
Leaders
- PointsPetar Majstorovic12Long Beach State Beach
- AssistsIsaiah Lewis5Long Beach State Beach
- ReboundsDerrick Michael Xzavierro7Long Beach State Beach
- PointsMykale Mundy15Nobel Knights
- AssistsJovan Young2Nobel Knights
- ReboundsCaleb Palmer7Nobel Knights
Recent form
Long Beach State Beach
Last 10: 2-8Streak W176 scored · 81 allowed per game0-5 at home
- W84-75at Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsMar 8
- L70-76vs UC Davis AggiesMar 6
- W88-87at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersMar 1
- L92-102at Cal Poly MustangsFeb 27
- L76-78vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsFeb 22
- L58-69vs UC Irvine AnteatersFeb 20
- L54-71at UC Davis AggiesFeb 14
- L82-86vs Cal State Fullerton TitansFeb 13
- L74-77at UC San Diego TritonsFeb 6
- L82-89vs Hawai'i Rainbow WarriorsJan 31
Nobel Knights
Last 9: 0-9Streak L956.4 scored · 94.3 allowed per game0-9 away
- L66-97at Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersDec 19
- L49-84at UC Santa Barbara GauchosNov 25
- L68-103at Southern Utah ThunderbirdsNov 23
- L48-96at Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 22
- L55-92at Montana State BobcatsNov 20
- L54-87at Long Beach State BeachNov 20
- L58-99at Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 4
- L60-93at Cal State Fullerton TitansDec 28
- L50-98at Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 14
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 | Nobel Knights | Long Beach State Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-50 | 31-68 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 2-7 | 7-19 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 37 |
| Free throws | 14-19 | 18-24 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 46 |
| Offensive rebounds | 3 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 31 |
| Assists | 3 | 18 |
| Steals | 2 | 13 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 21 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 1 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 48 |
| Fouls | 18 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 35 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half29-44Rob Diaz III made Layup.
- 2nd Half29-46Derrick Michael Xzavierro made Layup.
- 2nd Half29-48Shaquil Bender made Dunk.
- 2nd Half31-48Ryan Frazer made Layup.
- 2nd Half32-48Kevin Hymes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half32-50Petar Majstorovic made Layup.
- 2nd Half32-51Petar Majstorovic made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half34-51Kevin Hymes made Layup.
- 2nd Half34-53Petar Majstorovic made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Lewis.
- 2nd Half34-55Leopold Levillain made Layup. Assisted by Shaquil Bender.
- 2nd Half37-55Sparsh Kadyan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jovan Young.
- 2nd Half39-55Kevin Hymes made Jumper.
- 2nd Half39-56Rob Diaz III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-57Rob Diaz III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half39-59Rob Diaz III made Layup. Assisted by Shaquil Bender.
- 2nd Half41-59Mykale Mundy made Layup.
- 2nd Half41-62Christian Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dallas Washington.
- 2nd Half41-63Dallas Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-64Dallas Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-64Mykale Mundy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-64Mykale Mundy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-67Gavin Sykes made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rob Diaz III.
- 2nd Half43-70Gavin Sykes made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-70Sparsh Kadyan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-70Sparsh Kadyan made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-72Derrick Michael Xzavierro made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half45-73Derrick Michael Xzavierro made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-75JJ Chaikovsky made Layup. Assisted by Dallas Washington.
- 2nd Half45-76Cole Farrell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-79Immanuel Lewis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dallas Washington.
- 2nd Half46-79Kevin Hymes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-79Kevin Hymes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-80Immanuel Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-80Kevin Hymes made Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-83Christian Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cole Farrell.
- 2nd Half51-83Maksim Aliakseyeu made Layup. Assisted by Jovan Young.
- 2nd Half51-84Dallas Washington made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-84Mykale Mundy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-87Shaquil Bender made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by JJ Chaikovsky.
- 2nd Half54-87Mykale Mundy made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Long Beach State Beach, below favours Nobel Knights.
Venue
- LBS Financial Credit Union PyramidLong Beach, CA
- Attendance1047
- OfficialsEric Curry, Chance Moore, Justin Albrecht
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