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NCAA Game Summary - Cal State Fullerton vs. Long Beach State

Anaheim, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - Mike Caffey scored 14 points to lead four players in double figures as the Long Beach State 49ers took down the Cal State Fullerton Titans 66-56 in the quarterfinals of the Big West Conference Tournament at the Honda Center.

Tyler Lamb added 13 points for the third-seeded 49ers (15-16), who will now face fifth-seeded Cal State Northridge in the semifinals. Travis Hammonds chipped in 12 points and AJ Spencer had 10.

Alex Harris finished with a game-high 17 points, Michael Williams chipped in 10 on just 3-of-17 shooting and Marquis Horne cleared 10 boards for the sixth- seeded Titans (11-20).

In the first half Long Beach State connected on 44 percent from the floor and held Cal State Fullerton to 26.7 percent shooting. The 49ers led 29-25 at the break.

Long Beach State built on its lead in the second half when it shot 52.6 percent from the field. The Titans did nail six 3-pointers in the frame, but were outscored 13-1 at the free-throw line.

Cal State Fullerton lost despite a 27-18 scoring edge from beyond the arc.

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