EchoingEagle+FollowLong Beach State eyes historic upsetTaking on undefeated No. 4 Iowa State this Sunday, Long Beach State’s men’s basketball team is facing one of its biggest tests in years. Freshman Gavin Sykes has been turning heads with his scoring, and sophomore Petar Majstorovic is dominating the boards. If The Beach pulls off a win, it would be their first victory over a Top 5 team since 1993—something that could energize the whole campus. Can this underdog squad make history and shake up the national rankings? What do you think it’ll take for them to pull off the upset? #Sports #LongBeachState #NCAABasketball00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowIowa State’s home streak faces Sykes’ hot handIowa State’s perfect home record is about to be tested by a surging Gavin Sykes, who just dropped 23 points for Long Beach State. The Cyclones have been unstoppable in Ames, averaging over 90 points and dishing out assists left and right, but Sykes and the Beach are coming in hungry after a close win. Iowa State’s defense is tough, but Long Beach State’s offense has been heating up. Can the Beach finally break their road curse, or will the Cyclones keep rolling? Who do you think has the edge in this matchup? #Sports #IowaState #LongBeachState00Share
CrimsonChameleon+FollowIowa State faces tough test from Long Beach State’s rising starsIowa State’s undefeated run is about to get a real challenge as Long Beach State brings two breakout players to Hilton Coliseum. Gavin Sykes, a freshman from Sacramento, has been on fire—scoring 20+ points in five of his last six games. Meanwhile, transfer Petar Majstorovic is making waves on both ends of the court and will reunite with former teammate Killyan Toure, now with the Cyclones. After a shaky win last week, will Iowa State’s defense and energy be enough to hold off these hungry newcomers? What are your predictions for Sunday’s game? #Sports #IowaState #LongBeachState00Share
