The rematch of last season’s Big West title is here as the No. 24 Long Beach State women’s volleyball team takes on No. 10 Hawai’i at the Stan Sherriff Center in Hawai’i on Sunday at 8 p.m. The top two teams in the conference prepare for the first meeting[Read More…]
Women’s Volleyball
LBSU’s Big West win streak snapped
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team bounced back from a disappointing 3-1 loss against Cal Poly on Friday night by defeating UCSB 3-1 on Saturday. The 49ers’ loss against the Mustangs broke a 23-match Big West winning streak for LBSU, who hadn’t lost since Nov. 9, 2013 against CSUN.[Read More…]
Weekend sports preview
Women’s Volleyball Who: Cal Poly When: Friday at 7 p.m. Where: Mott Athletics Center, San Luis Obispo Need to know: The Mustangs are heading into the 56th match-up with the 49ers, trailing in the all-time record 37-18. Cal Poly is looking to get their first win against the 49ers since[Read More…]
Barber staking her claim at LBSU
After being tricked into trying out for her high school volleyball team, Nele Barber found a passion and became one of the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team’s best players. Between gymnastics and karate, Barber always put volleyball on the back burner, until the coach called her father and said[Read More…]
LBSU head coach Brian Gimmillaro gets win No. 800
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team won its matches this weekend against UC Davis and UC Irvine, giving head coach Brian Gimmillaro his 800th and 801st career wins at LBSU. “If you stick around long enough you’ll get 800,” Gimmillaro said. “We’ve won 80 percent of our matches and[Read More…]
Volleyball’s Big West battle begins
The No. 25 Long Beach State women’s volleyball team looks to defend their conference championship as Big West league play starts Sept. 25 against UC Davis. The 49ers (10-3) went undefeated in the Big West Conference last season to give LBSU its 13th championship in program history. They were chosen[Read More…]
LBSU breaks into AVCA top-25
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team returned to the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s top-25 on Monday after a short hiatus. The 49ers are now sitting at No. 25 after a starting the season 10-3 overall and going 2-1 against ranked opponents. “I’m excited, I did not see [getting ranked][Read More…]
LBSU closes out non-conference with win No. 799 for Gimmillaro
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team bounced back from a disappointing loss against UCLA on Friday night by sweeping Oregon State on Saturday, and adding another victory to head coach Brian Gimmillaro’s record. Gimmillaro came into the match against the Beavers with a 798-208 career record, the most wins[Read More…]
Sports Preview
Women’s Soccer Who: Cincinnati When: Thursday at 2 p.m. Where: Gettler Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio Need to know: The Bearcats (5-2-1) enter Thursday’s matchup on three-game winning streak led by senior Danielle Rotheram. The Canadian midfielder has netted six goals, including four in UC’s last two games. Who: No. 21 DePaul[Read More…]
LBSU prepares for UCLA and USD in Mizuno Invitational
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team is set to face a few familiar foes as they host the Mizuno Invitational on Friday and Saturday in the Walter Pyramid. The 49ers (8-2) will welcome No. 21 University of San Diego (6-3), No. 14 UCLA (7-1) and Oregon State (2-6). Head[Read More…]