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Long Beach State

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Lamont West was a point shy of a career high with 22 and No. 23 West Virginia overcame a slow start to beat Long Beach State 91-62 on Monday night.

For the second time in a week, the Mountaineers (3-1) started out sluggish, trailing LBSU 9-6 at the first media timeout.

WVU responded with an 18-5 run over the next 6:32 to regain the lead and create some cushion.

The 49ers (2-2) took advantage of a Mountaineer scoring drought in the second half but couldn't come within 15 points of the lead.