The Long Beach State women’s basketball team headed into the Matadome considered massive underdogs as it clashed with Big West conference-leading Cal State Northridge, but the ‘Niners didn’t receive that memo. LBSU (10-14, 5-6 Big West Conference) who is a dismal 1-12 away from the comforts of the Walter Pyramid[Read More…]
Women’s Sports
LBSU opens season at Fresno State Tournament
The Long Beach State softball team opens its season with a five-game tournament in Fresno this weekend. Expectations are high for the 49ers, who return eight starters from a squad that earned an NCAA tournament berth last season. The team also finished tied for first with Pacific in the preseason[Read More…]
LBSU drops BYU 6-1
The No. 38-ranked Long Beach State women’s tennis team stayed undefeated as it defeated BYU 6-1, with Senior Anais Dallara grabbed a pair of wins at No. 1 in both doubles and singles. No. 38 Long Beach continues to show its strength at home as they swept the Cougars pairs[Read More…]
LBSU’s comeback bid falls short at UCR
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team nearly erased a 19-point first-half deficit, but its late rally wasn’t enough in a 75-71 loss at UC Riverside on Saturday. Sophomore Hallie Meneses sparked the 49ers in the second half with 19 of her career-high 21 points. She went 5-for-9 from the[Read More…]
49ers’ road woes continue in big loss to UCI
Taking care of the ball is something that the Long Beach State women’s basketball team might talk about and focus on in practice, but 28 turnovers led to the 49ers demise Thursday evening. The 49ers (9-13, 4-5 Big West) were dominated in every statistical category en route to a 86-61[Read More…]
‘Niners can’t overcome Olivier’s career day
From the opening tip, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team was never able to get in its comfort zone in their matchup with Cal State Fullerton. The Titans dropped the 49ers 74-53 Saturday afternoon at Titan Gym behind a career-high 23 points from sophomore Mya Olivier. What was an[Read More…]
‘Niners pay a visit to CSUF
In its only game this week, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team will be matched up against rival Cal State Fullerton at Titan Gym on Saturday. The 49ers are coming off two consecutive victories, a 46-34 win over UC Santa Barbara, and a 74-67 victory over Cal Poly San[Read More…]
Freshmen play starring role for LBSU
The biggest concern looming over the Long Beach State women’s basketball team before this season began was its youth. Now, the 49ers’ six freshmen are helping erase any question marks that might still arise. Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale would refer to Alex Sanchez, Devin Hudson, Lauren Spargo, Chantel[Read More…]
Ware, Moorer grab Big West Player of the Week honors
Both the Long Beach State men’s and women’s basketball teams had a player earn Big West Conference Player of the Week—senior guard Casper Ware and senior forward Tipesa Moorer, respectively. Ware was given the award after leading the 49ers to two road wins last week over Cal Poly San Luis[Read More…]
49ers defeat UC Santa Barbara behind outstanding defensive performance
After a tough two-game Northern California road trip, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team are glad to be back in the friendly confines of the Walter Pyramid. The 49ers used the home-cooking to defeat UC Santa Barbara 46-34 on Thursday night–improving their record to 7-2 at home this season.[Read More…]