Tsohonis scores 22, leads Long Beach State over DePaul 77-73

CHICAGO -- - Marcus Tsohonis' 22 points helped Long Beach State defeat DePaul 77-73 on Saturday night.

Tsohonis was 8 of 16 shooting, including 2 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 4 for 6 from the line for the Beach (1-1). Lassina Traore added 17 points while going 7 of 11 and 3 of 4 from the free throw line, and they also had 11 rebounds. Aboubacar Traore had 12 points and shot 5 of 8 from the field and 2 for 6 from the line.

Elijah Fisher led the way for the Blue Demons (0-2) with 25 points. Caleb Murphy added 14 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals for DePaul. In addition, Jeremiah Oden had 13 points.

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Both teams next play Tuesday. Long Beach State visits San Diego State and DePaul plays South Dakota at home.

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