The Long Beach State men’s water polo team has been preparing for a three-game home stretch, starting on Thursday, and looks to rebound after losing six of its last seven games. The 49ers (5-9) will take on Occidental College and UC San Diego on Thursday, before hosting UC Santa Barbara[Read More…]
Men’s Water Polo
LBSU drop three matches in SoCal Tournament
The No. 7 Long Beach State men’s water polo team took home an eighth-place finish after going 1-3 in its matches in the SoCal tournament. The 49ers (5-9, 0-5) started the tournament with a win against No. 10 Air Force on Saturday, to snap a three-game losing streak. After the[Read More…]
Sports Previews
Women’s Soccer Who: Cal Poly (5-3-5) When: Thursday at 5 p.m. Where: Alex G. Spanos Stadium, San Luis Obispo Need to know: The 49ers need to find a way around goalkeeper Alyssa Giannetti, while also keeping an eye on striker Elsie Krieghoff. Giannetti boasts a league-leading .874 save percentage and[Read More…]
49ers men’s water polo team continues to struggle after back-to-back conference losses
The Long Beach State men’s water polo team continues to flounder after Saturday’s 6-5 conference loss to No. 8 UC Irvine, where six different players scored for the Anteaters. LBSU’s rematch with UC Irvine (9-2) was just as a close as the first match-up when the 49ers walked away victorious[Read More…]
Weekend sports preview
Women’s Volleyball Who: Cal Poly When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Mott Athletics Center, San Luis Obispo Need to know: The Mustangs are heading into the 56th match-up with the 49ers, trailing in the all-time record 37-18. Cal Poly is looking to get their first win against the 49ers since[Read More…]
LBSU water polo’s Croatian sensation
Fresh out of the water, his brawny stature resembles a warrior returning from battle. His look is one of both exhaustion and satisfaction. He walks with confidence before introducing himself. “Hi, I’m Pavo,” he says. This is Pavo Ljepopio, the goalie of the 49ers water polo team. Still dripping with[Read More…]
Sports Roundup
Men’s Water Polo No. 3 USC defeated the No. 7 Long Beach State men’s water polo team 17-9 in Los Angeles on Saturday. Three different Trojans finished with hat tricks while no one on the 49ers finished with more than two goals. LBSU’s freshmen defenders Austin Stevenson and Keegan Wicken[Read More…]
Weekend roundup
LBSU women’s soccer picks up points at Cincinnati and DePaul By Josh Barajas, Sports Editor Thanks to a last minute goal, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team drew 2-2 against Cincinnati on Thursday, and then followed that up with a 1-0 win at No. 21 DePaul in Chicago on[Read More…]
Sports Preview
Women’s Soccer Who: Cincinnati When: Thursday at 2 p.m. Where: Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio Need to know: The Bearcats (5-2-1) enter Thursday’s matchup on three-game winning streak led by senior Danielle Rotheram. The Canadian midfielder has netted six goals, including four in UC’s last two games. Who: No. 21 DePaul[Read More…]
Weekend roundup
LBSU leaves Los Angeles without a win against LMU and USC John Broadway, Staff Writer The 23rd ranked LBSU women’s soccer team had a scoreless road trip in Los Angeles as they fell to LMU 1-0 in overtime on Friday and ended with a 0-0 draw against USC on Sunday.[Read More…]