Women’s Basketball

Women’s basketball season preview

After overcoming injuries and defying all odds in 2011-12 to finish as runners-up at the Big West Conference tournament, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team is heading into this season with a renewed sense of pride and confidence. There’s a distinct swagger within the team now, and eight letter[Read More…]

LBSU comes back to shock Northridge

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…]

‘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…]

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…]

‘Niners late run falls short against Pacific

The Long Beach State women’s basketball team dropped a close game to the University of the Pacific, 73-68 Tuesday night at the Walter Pyramid. The 49ers (11-17, 6-9 Big West Conference) opened the second half strong, as senior forward Tipesa Moorer forced a turnover right as the second period began,[Read More…]

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