USD Opens With 70-63 Win Over CS Long Beach
Pete Murphy’s clutch outside shooting helped the University of San Diego open its season with a 70-63 victory over Cal State Long Beach in the first round of the Tribune men’s basketball tournament at the University of New Mexico.
USD led, 53-52, when 7-foot center Scott Thompson fouled out with 5:41 to play. Murphy took control of the game, hitting 17-foot shots with 4:27 and 3:37 remaining to give USD a 58-54 lead. Murphy finished the game with 14 points and 4 rebounds. Mark Bostic also was a factor in the stretch. He finished with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Nils Madden, who also fouled out, added 11 points and 3 rebounds for the Toreros.
Vince Jeffereson led Long Beach with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Stafford Hamlin and Reggie Wallace added 11 points and 4 rebounds apiece.
USD will play the University of New Mexico in the tournament’s championship game at 8 p.m. Sunday. The Lobos beat Bucknell, 71-57, Friday.
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