Freshman guard Lauren Spargo has been named the Big West Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday afternoon. It marks the first time this season that a freshman has received the honor and first weekly award for LBSU this year. Spargo led the 49ers to[Read More…]
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Link garners Third-Team All-America honors
Long Beach State junior forward Nadia Link was named to the 2011 National Soccer Coaches Association of America NCAA Women’s Division I All-America Team as announced by the NSCAA. Link, who was selected to the third team, became the third All-American in school history, while she is the first 49er[Read More…]
‘Niners run out of gas in double-OT thriller
Looking to remain perfect in the Pyramid, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team ran out of steam Monday night in the Beach Classic championship game. The ‘Niners (5-8) fought back all night before falling in double-overtime, 73-64, against Wichita State University (6-5). Down by 13 early, the Beach[Read More…]
49ers dominate Western Michigan en route to 20-point victory
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team never trailed in their 76-56 victory over Western Michigan in the first round of the Beach Classic Sunday afternoon. The 49ers (5-7) 20-point win was a direct result of their hot shooting on the day. The ‘Niners shot a stellar 50.8 percent from[Read More…]
Ware named Bob Cousy award candidate – again
Long Beach State senior point guard Casper Ware was named a candidate for the Bob Cousy Award on Monday. The honor recognizes college basketball’s top point guard. Ware is one of 60 players to be named to the watch list, marking the second time in his career he has been[Read More…]
Spargo’s big first half helps 49ers stay perfect at home
Freshman Lauren Spargo matched her season high for scoring in the first half alone Friday night as she helped lead the Long Beach State women’s basketball team to victory in the Walter Pyramid. LBSU is still perfect at home (3-0) after defeating Dartmouth College, 66-52 Friday night. Down 12-5 early,[Read More…]
Ledoux and Hampton named Honorable Mention All-Americans
The season may be over for the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team, but national recognition continues to pour in for a couple of the team leaders. Senior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux, and sophomore middle blocker Haleigh Hampton were named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Honorable Mention All-America[Read More…]
SDSU to join Big West in 2013-2014
Big West Conference officials announced Monday that San Diego State University will be added as a member of the 10-team conference, effective July 1, 2013. SDSU will bring 14 sports to the conference, including men’s and women’s basketball and baseball. F. King Alexander, President of Long Beach State and Chair[Read More…]
SDSU to join Big West in 2013-2014
Big West Conference officials announced Monday that San Diego State University will be added as a member of the 10-team conference, effective July 1, 2013. SDSU will bring 14 sports to the conference, including men’s and women’s basketball and baseball. F. King Alexander, President of Long Beach State and Chair[Read More…]
LBSU falls big as Arizona finishes strong
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team trailed by 10 points with just over six minutes to play, but the University of Arizona used a late run to pull away with a 66-42 victory Sunday in front of 1,546 at the McKale Center. The Wildcats went up by 13 points[Read More…]