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	Vol.7, No 52, November 30, 1999
	Men's hoops struggles By Andres Cardenas  Daily Forty-Niner For a majority of the first 35 minutes the Long Beach State men's basketball team was in control of the game against Southern Illinois.  The last five minutes put the game in doubt.   MEN'S BASKETBALL Surviving a furious rally, the 49ers (2-1) were able to hang on for a one point victory over the Salukis (1-2), 78-77 in front of 1,764 at The Pyramid. LBSU led by as many as 13 points and with 5:27 left to play in the game the 49ers held a ten-point lead. Then, within the next 40 seconds the Salukis hit two 3-point baskets in quick succession to cut the lead to four points. Down the stretch the 49ers made one basket and went six for 12 from the free-throw line, missing their last four attempts. "They never gave up," said 49ers Head Coach Wayne Morgan. "We were fortunate to hang on and win at the end." After a timeout with 23 seconds left the 49ers were leading 78-77.  Both teams failed to score and with less than seven seconds to play an inbound pass to Saluki Jermaine Dearman went right through his hands and landed in those  of 49er Charles O'Neal, who was immediately fouled and sent to the free-throw line.  However, both his attempts missed and the Salukis raced down court to have Chris Thunell attempt a final shot that failed to score.		LBSU 6th in nation   CSU budget to pass $244 million due to enrollment Surf makes you ill   Many reasons to be thankful   Pokemon won't have long run Electronic band scores with sound Men's water polo team drowned at MPSF tournament; finishes seventh   Men's hoops struggles Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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