Long Beach's sloppy play enabled the Mustangs to get within seven points (37-30) with 3:20 remaining.
But the 49ers scored the final six points of the first half via a left-handed jump hook by Andrew Fleming, a 16-footer by Eugene Phelps and a layup by T.J. Robinson.
If the 49ers make sound decisions with the ball and keep up the solid defensive pressure that they applied in the first 20 minutes, they should be playing Pacific Friday night in a semifinal.
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