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* LONG BEACH STATE (8-7, 2-1) at BOISE STATE (9-7, 1-2), 6:30, KPLS (830)--With three teams in a tie for first place, the 49ers can use a key road victory to avoid falling far behind early in Big West Conference play. Guard Ramel Lloyd and swingman Lemi Williams, two of the team’s main offensive threats, were held to a combined four of 22 from the field Thursday in a 76-60 loss at Utah State. Boise State forward Abe Jackson averages 17.1 points a game.