LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) AJ George's 18 points helped Long Beach State defeat CSU Bakersfield 79-66 on Thursday.

George had seven rebounds for the Beach (18-9, 10-5 Big West Conference). Lassina Traore scored 15 points with six rebounds. Marcus Tsohonis also scored 15.

Kaleb Higgins led the way for the Roadrunners (10-17, 5-11) with 23 points and four assists. Corey Stephenson added 10 points.

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