Long Beach State men fall to UC Davis in 7th straight loss

Freshman Gavin Sykes scores 18 points but Long Beach State struggles against UC Davis' defense

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Long Beach State's men's basketball team lost to UC Davis 71-54 on Saturday, their 7th consecutive defeat. Freshman Gavin Sykes led Long Beach with 18 points, but the team shot just 36% from the field and was outscored 24-9 in the first half.

Why it matters

The loss extends Long Beach State's losing streak to 7 games, dropping them to 8-18 overall and 4-10 in Big West conference play. The team has struggled to find consistency and offense against tough defensive opponents like UC Davis.

The details

Long Beach State was led by freshman Gavin Sykes, who scored 18 points, and Isaiah Lewis, who added 10 points and 3 steals. However, the team shot just 36% from the field and was outscored 24-9 in the first half, unable to solve UC Davis' stifling defense.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Gavin Sykes

A freshman player for Long Beach State who led the team with 18 points in the loss.

Isaiah Lewis

A player for Long Beach State who scored 10 points and had 3 steals in the game.

UC Davis

The opposing team that defeated Long Beach State 71-54, holding them to just 36% shooting from the field.

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The takeaway

Long Beach State's men's basketball team is struggling through a 7-game losing streak, unable to find consistent offense against tough defensive opponents like UC Davis. The team will need to regroup and find ways to generate more scoring if they hope to turn their season around.