The Long Beach State women’s basketball team showed that they don’t like to be doubted. Picked to finish last in Big West Conference play, the ‘Niners used a 70-59 win over UC Riverside as a statement game. Senior Tipesa Moorer is one who was particularly ecstatic about the victory. “This[Read More…]
Women’s Basketball
Spargo earns Big West Player of the Week
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…]
‘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…]
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…]
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…]
‘Niners shake off late scoreless stretch in OT win over Nevada
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team were able to overcome a seven and a half minute scoreless stretch in the second half to come away with a 61-58 overtime victory Thursday over the University of Nevada. Senior forward Tipesa Moorer’s second double-double on the season paced the ‘Niners’ (3-6)[Read More…]
Sanchez’s career-night not enough against Washington
Freshman guard Alex Sanchez scored a career-high 20 points, but it wasn’t enough offset the Long Beach State women’s basketball team’s shooting inefficiency against the University of Washington on Sunday. The 49ers shot a dismal 29.1 percent from the field (16-for-50) and committed 24 turnovers to conclude their seven-game road[Read More…]
‘Niners unable slow down Seattle
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team had no answer for Seattle University’s offensive attack Friday as the 49ers fell, 78-49, at the Connolly Center. The Redhawks shot an impressive 55.8 percent from the field and were even better from beyond the arc as they went 10-for-16 (62.5 percent). The[Read More…]
Rebounding woes, late run plagues ‘Niners in loss to Iona
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team was unable to hold off a late run by the Iona College as it dropped a 78-73 decision Saturday evening at the Hynes Center in New Rochelle, N.Y. The 49ers led by nine with just over nine minutes to play, but Iona rallied[Read More…]