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SAN DIEGO - SDSU defeated Long Beach State, 92-67, at Viejas Arena on October 28, 2026.

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San Diego State’s full squad made the most of their final ‘practice test’ opportunity, running away in the second half with a 92-67 exhibition win over Long Beach State on Wednesday night at Viejas Arena.The Aztecs had six players in double-figures with the starters leading the way behiund 14 points from junior guard Latrell Davis and 13 points by sophomore guard Elzie Harrington. Fifth year forward Jeremiah ‘Bear’ Cherry and sophomore guard Chance Gladden also added 11 points apiece, while first year forward Luka Skorić came off the bench to score 11 and senior guard Isaiah Sy notched 10 points.Gladden also dealt a game-high 7 assists while Harrington and Davis each dished 4 helpers, with the trio of swingmen combining for just a trio of turnovers.

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