The Long Beach State men’s basketball team had its NCAA tournament at-large hopes all but buried by Creighton senior guard Antoine Young Saturday night in Omaha. Young hit a difficult game winning fade-away jumper over the out-stretched arms of LBSU senior forward T.J. Robinson with 0.3 seconds remaining, giving Creighton[Read More…]
Men’s Basketball
‘Niners gear up for Creighton
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team will take its 12-game winning streak and hopes of an NCAA at-large bid into Omaha, Nebraska when it takes on Creighton University on Saturday. The ‘Niners (19-6, 12-0 Big West Conference) will play its final non-conference game of the regular season against the[Read More…]
Robinson rebounds his way into the record books
T.J. Robinson has quietly and humbly been climbing the Big West Conference all-time rebounding leaderboard over the last four years. On Saturday night, he was finally able to re-write the record books. With 11 boards in a 89-69 road victory over UC Davis, the senior forward ran his total to[Read More…]
49ers pummel UC Davis on record setting night
Not only did the Long Beach State men’s basketball remain undefeated in Big West Conference play on Saturday evening, but seniors Casper Ware and T.J. Robinson played themselves into select company. The 49ers (19-6, 12-0 Big West) dominated UC Davis (2-22, 1-11 Big West) en route to an easy 89-69[Read More…]
Ware sparks second half comeback
STOCKTON — Casper Ware’s career-high 38 points sparked a second half attack that helped the Long Beach State men’s basketball team remain perfect in Big West Conference play. The senior guard poured in 27 second half points, to lead the 49ers (18-6, 11-0 Big West) to a 74-66 victory over[Read More…]
‘Niners look to remain perfect in Big West
Looking to extend its 10-game win streak, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team is headed out on the road for two Big West Conference matchups. The 49ers (17-6, 10-0 Big West) will play the University of Pacific (5-5, 9-13 Big West) on Thursday and UC Davis (1-21, 0-10) on[Read More…]
LBSU playing with target on its back
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team is by far and away the best squad in the Big West Conference, and widely considered one of the best Mid-Major teams in all of college basketball. The 49ers Big West schedule is littered with teams that come nowhere near the talent in[Read More…]
Caffey sparks ‘Niners by CSUN
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team was fortunate to have a sixth man like Mike Caffey on Saturday night. Through the first 34 minutes, the 49ers couldn’t shake off Cal State Northridge. That is until the freshman guard came to the rescue, scoring seven straight points to single-handedly give the ‘Niners the[Read More…]
Ware named one of 11 finalists for Cousy Award
Long Beach State senior point guard Casper Ware has been named to the list of 11 finalists for the 2012 Bob Cousy Award by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The award recognizes college basketball’s top point guard. The list, which started at 60-plus nominees, was cut to 11 players[Read More…]
49ers given chance to bolster NCAA resume
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team has drawn the No. 13-ranked Creighton Bluejays as its opponent in the 10th annual Sears Bracketbusters matchup. The ‘Niners are no stranger to facing top competition, this will be their eighth game against an opponent who has been ranked in the top 25[Read More…]