NORTHRIDGE — After a wild comeback at the Matadome on Tuesday night, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team has punched its ticket to the Honda Center for the semi-finals of the Big West tournament. The No. 7-seeded ‘Niners (13-17) used a 31-4 second half run to knock off No.[Read More…]
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49ers looking forward to Long Beach State Invitational
It’s been a tough season for the Long Beach State softball team, and after it went 1-4 in the San Diego Classic over the weekend, things don’t seem to be getting any easier. The 49ers (7-15) have now lost ten of their last eleven games and aren’t living up to[Read More…]
‘Niners victorious in return to Rhodes Tennis Center
The No. 58-ranked Long Beach State women’s tennis team prevailed in its first game back at the Rhodes Tennis Center as it beat San Diego State 5-2, improving its record to 7-3. Despite the 49ers loss in two of the three doubles, they rallied back in singles, winning five of[Read More…]
LBSU remains perfect in conference play
The No. 58-ranked Long Beach State women’s tennis team maintained its success over the weekend with another 5-2 victory as it defeated Big West Conference opponent UC Davis. The 49ers improved their record 8-3 overall and 4-0 in the Big West. The ‘Niners continued to prove themselves worthy against conference[Read More…]
49ers will be tested in LBSU Invitational
The Long Beach State women’s softball team will welcome somewhat of a home atmosphere this weekend as they host the Long Beach State Invitational. The 49ers may get a break from playing on the road, but they won’t be able to relax, as they face two ranked opponents, and another[Read More…]
LBSU prepares for Big West tournament
The quest for an NCAA tournament berth for the Long Beach State men’s basketball team will run through the Big West Conference tournament beginning on Thursday. The ‘Niners enter postseason play with a 22-8 overall record, including a 15-1 mark in conference play. The 49ers only Big West loss came[Read More…]
‘Niners dominate Big West awards
The Big West Conference announced its regular season award winners on Monday, and they were littered with Long Beach State 49ers. Senior guard Casper Ware took home his second straight Big West Player of the Year award after averaging 16.9 points and 3.2 assists per game. Ware led the ‘Niners[Read More…]
Anderson doubtful for Thursday
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team may be without senior guard Larry Anderson on Thursday against UC Davis in the first round of the Big West Conference tournament. Anderson left last Saturday’s contest against Cal State Fullerton about five minutes into the game with an undisclosed injury. After the[Read More…]
49ers shot down by CSUF
A dejected Long Beach State men’s basketball team walked off the floor at Titan Gym as a sea of orange and navy blue washed away what could have been a perfect Big West Conference record. The 49ers (22-8, 15-1 Big West) dropped a tough 77-74 contest Saturday night in a[Read More…]
LBSU hangs on against CSUF
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team watched helplessly as Cal State Fullerton’s Mya Olivier’s wide open lay up attempt spun around the rim as the final seconds slowly ticked away. Luckily for them, the ball spun out as quickly as it spun in. Unfortunately for the ‘Niners, however, the[Read More…]