Cal Irvine vs. Long Beach State

The Long Beach State 49ers are a mid-major conference team, with power conference talent. They use their athleticism and quickness to thwart opposing attacks, as witnessed last night, allowing Cal Davis to manage just 46 points for the game. Cal Irvine got a taste of that defense in their last outing against the Niners, managing only 50 points for the game. Long Beach is feeling the effects of a mid-major team, and knows they need to win this tournament to take any decisions away from the committee as to whether they belong or not. That means the defensive intensity continues tonight, and that will ensure this one plays UNDER the total.