After nearly a decade of not being able to compete on its own track, Long Beach State’s track and field team will finally be able to experience a brand new facility that can be used for home meets and practices. This project, which involves a complete replacement of the existing[Read More…]
Women’s Sports
Softball postseason cut short with two losses to Notre Dame
A thrilling season, highlighted by record-setting offensive numbers, came to an end for the Long Beach State softball team on Saturday after losing two out of three in the Los Angeles Regional at UCLA. The 49ers finished with a 39-19 record overall, the most wins they’ve had in a season[Read More…]
Erin Jones-Wesley era coming to an end
It was February 2011 at the 49er Softball Complex. The first game of the season was in the books, a 5-3 win by the Long Beach State softball team over Loyola Marymount. The 49ers had a freshman taking the mound for their second game against Boise State. It was one[Read More…]
Softball team walks to its own beat
You get to the 49er Softball Complex about an hour before the game. Word has gotten out about the Long Beach State softball team — the 49ers are 36-13, on their way to one of the best seasons in school history. You plan accordingly so you can get a good[Read More…]
Long Beach State to try to get back on track in Northridge
Coming off two crushing losses to No. 2 UCLA, the Long Beach State softball team finds itself in unfamiliar territory as it returns to conference to play a three game series at Cal State Northridge. The 49ers (33-13, 10-2 Big West) will try to rebound against the Matadors (29-19, Big[Read More…]
Long Beach State’s Coriann Snyder overcomes loss to lead 49ers
Coriann Snyder stood locked in an embrace with head coach Gavin Arroyo minutes before the start of the 49ers’ game against UC Santa Barbara. It was senior day, a day filled with emotion, and one that held special meaning for Snyder. The day was one to commemorate a family and[Read More…]
Long Beach State can’t overcome UCLA’s fight in doubleheader sweep
In front of a packed crowd, the Long Beach State softball team blew its chance to make a statement against one of the top programs in the country. The 49ers (33-13) didn’t play particularly poorly in the double-header. They played No. 2 UCLA (41-4) fairly even throughout both games. They[Read More…]
Long Beach State’s 11-game winning streak ends at Fullerton
As their 11 game winning streak came to a screeching halt, the Long Beach State softball team was able to salvage a game in its road series against rival Cal State Fullerton. The 49ers (33-11, 10-2 Big West) saw their perfect conference record end last Wednesday as Cal State Fullerton[Read More…]
Softball team to face rivals on television
The Long Beach State softball team will look to stay perfect in conference play as it goes on the road to face rival Cal State Fullerton. The 49ers’ 9-0 record is the best conference start in school history. The 49ers (32-9) won’t have their normal practice schedule and rest, as[Read More…]
Softball streak survives with sweep
The Long Beach State softball team completed a three game sweep over reigning Big West champions Hawaii at the 49er Softball Complex. The 49ers (32-9) improved to 9-0 in conference play and have won 12 out of their last 13 games overall. Hawaii (19-19), which has underachieved after past year’s[Read More…]