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* NORTH TEXAS (4-10, 2-1 Big West) at LONG BEACH STATE (11-3, 3-0), 7:30--The goal for the 49ers will be avoiding a letdown after Thursday’s 78-66 victory against New Mexico State. A victory tonight will give the 49ers a 4-0 Big West record entering Western Division play. Against New Mexico State, the 49ers were led by center Mate Milisa, who had 24 points. 49er guard Charles O’Neal, who started Thursday, has left the team because of personal reasons. He was averaging 10 points and 2.9 assists.