The senior-laden squad has played one of the toughest schedules in the nation.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team sets its hopes on a NCAA Tournament at-large bid.
Sports columnist Tracy McDannald looks at what went wrong Saturday night at the Honda Center.
Wednesday’s regular-season finale could affect more than the Big West Tournament.
A look at how a Long Beach State win or loss could shake up the conference tournament seeds and more.
Surging 49ers in contention for home-court advantage in Big West Tournament.
A look at the position the Long Beach State women's basketball team finds itself in with three regular-season games left to play.
Sports columnist Tracy McDannald is against the referendum to reinstate football at Long Beach State.
Corey Jackson's contributions are not lost on sports columnist Tracy McDannald.
Sports columnist Mike Taylor says to extend the Valentine's Day love to a few Long Beach State teams today.
A look at the comeback trail of men's basketball player Brandon Nevens, as well as the rise of the men's volleyball team.
A look at the fan rivalry between Long Beach State and Cal State Fullerton with the big game looming Saturday.
Outside shooting woes continued to grow in last week’s losses.
Sports editor Tracy McDannald looks at the first-place Long Beach State men's basketball team and the rest of the Big West Conference.
Defense, belief have Long Beach State atop Big West standings.
Sports editor Tracy McDannald says the Long Beach State men's basketball team has matured from a season ago.
Long Beach State men’s basketball looking a lot like last year’s product.
Sports editor Tracy McDannald looks at the state of the 49ers on the eve of Big West Conference play.
Assistant sports editor Tracy McDannald takes note of men's basketball team's demeanor.
Everything from Lin Chang's emergence to midnight basketball made for a bizarre string of events.
Assistant sports editor Tracy McDannald looks back on sleepless Monday night filled with college basketball.
Women’s soccer can clinch home-field advantage with a win over Pacific.
Women's soccer beat writer Amir Vafamanesh discusses ramifications of a win in the 49ers' upcoming match against Pacific.
Assistant sports editor Tracy McDannald addresses the one glaring flaw in the Long Beach State women's volleyball team's current four-match winning streak.
Bench depth, outside shooting among the 49ers’ early concerns.
Sports editor Matt Moreno gives his take on the Long Beach State men's basketball roster.
The women’s volleyball team may not see the top 25 again if it loses to No. 14 Colorado State.
A loss to No. 14 Colorado State this weekend could have major implications for the Long Beach State women's volleyball team.
Volleyball and soccer teams’ character shines through despite outcomes.
Assistant sports editor gives his take on the competitive fire of the Long Beach State soccer and volleyball teams.
The 49ers have the tools for success after a dismal 2009-10 season.
Sports editor Matt Moreno discusses why LBSU should be better in 2010-11.
Even with 4 NCAA Titles and numerous Olympians, The Beach often gets overlooked on a national scale
A brief history of LBSU athletics and the former players that made an impact in the last 60 years
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver left off 34-man American League roster
Assistant sports editor Tracy McDannald discusses former Long Beach State pitcher's snub from MLB All-Star game.
The Americans saw their tournament run come to an end at the hands of Ghana on Saturday
Staff writer Francisco Juanillo recaps the United States run at the 2010 World Cup
A contest between the United States and England highlights the most anticipated matches of the group
A look ahead to the key players, teams and match-ups in South Africa.
An estimated 65,000 fans lined a two-mile stretch of Figueroa Street for championship celebration
Lakers celebrate 16th NBA title with parade through Los Angeles.
Long Beach State produced just one NCAA-bound squad during 2009-10 year
2009-10 has not exactly been a banner year for Long Beach State sports.
49ers face long odds of profiting from a revived NCAA football program
Sports editor Danny Lee discusses the potential drawbacks of reviving Long Beach State football in light of a recent petition to bring back the program.
Possible new men’s basketball tournament TV deal could increase field to 96 teams
Sports editor Danny Lee thinks expansion would tarnish a postseason format that just witnessed the Butler Bulldogs provide hope for non-BCS schools everywhere.
Northern Iowa, Saint Mary’s and Cornell restore parity to NCAA tournament
Sports editor Danny Lee looks back on an opening weekend that saw three double-digit seeded non-BCS teams advance to the Sweet 16.
LBSU men’s basketball should regroup with more maturity, depth next season
Sports editor Danny Lee closes the curtain on the Long Beach State men's basketball team's 2009-10 season.
Redundant postseason competitions devalue regular season games
Staff writer Steve Lyons says that conference tournaments make regular season college basketball games meaningless by giving mediocre teams a shot at an NCAA bid.
The 49er women’s basketball team has already doubled its conference win total from last season
Assistant sports editor Andrea Quezada thinks that the 49er women's basketball team has come within striking distance of first place in the Big West Conference.
Preseason favorite Long Beach State prepares for stretch run of up-and-down season
Assistant sports editor Matt Moreno explains the reason for the Long Beach State men's basketball team's ups and downs this season.
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team completed its tough nonconference schedule on Tuesday
Assistant sports editor takes a look back at the Long Beach State men's basketball team's challenging nonconference schedule.
Changing university’s moniker would help establish unique campus identity
Sports editor Danny Lee looks at the idea of a university name change and what it would mean for Long Beach State.
Sports editor thinks the Bowl Championship Series blatantly marginalized TCU and Boise State by denying them the opportunity to shine against college football's established names.
Men's basketball experienced a rough initiation heading into a challenging stretch of games
Assistant sports editor Matt Moreno views the 49er men's basketball team's loss to Notre Dame as a crucial learning experience as LBSU navigates its tough nonconference slate.
Beach guard Larry Anderson and the Waves’ Keion Bell have received buzz from national media outlets
Long Beach State's Larry Anderson and Pepperdine's Keion Bell faced off in a scrimmage at the Walter Pyramid over the summer. They'll meet again tonight when the 49ers and Waves clash in Malibu.
Fifth-year senior battles back from rash of injuries to help deliver Jody Wynn’s first career win
Tracy McDannald examines how Karina Figueroa's on-court presence ignited the 49er women's basketball team's season-opening win Friday at the Walter Pyramid.
Sophomore forward overlooked by media voters
Long Beach State sophomore T.J. Robinson was erroneously left off the Big West Conference media's preseason all-conference team Thursday.
Shooting guard Greg Plater among ‘Niners who could make larger contribution this season
LBSU men's basketball team shows promise of taking its game to next level.
College sports dominated by a handful of elite teams
Assistant sports editor Daniel Ramirez discusses the uphill battle mid-majors face in competing against established powerhouses.
Athletic contests between UCLA, Long Beach State a David vs. Goliath affair
Sports editor Danny Lee thinks Long Beach State wins over UCLA provide feel-good underdog story.
LBSU women’s volleyball should see improvement as starters grow comfortable with new roles
Sports editor Danny Lee sees more room for improvement in 49er women's volleyball team as the season progresses.
How did the 49er's MLB preseason picks turn out?
Staff writer Tucker Savoye looks at the predictions we made for the MLB in April.
NBA teams pick up impact players as July 8 signing period arrives
Assistant Sports Editor Daniel Ramirez looks at the recent shake-up in the NBA.
Recruiting violations not among deterrents for athletic directors
Recruiting violations not among deterrents for athletic directors.
Influx of players to the professional ranks hurting program
Beat reporter Tucker Savoye says the MLB Draft is a major reason why Long Beach State struggled this season.
Head coach Kim Sowder has a pair of aces but has not decided who to start
Sports editor Tracy McDannald wonders what Long Beach State will do heading into Friday's NCAA Regional opener at UCLA
Four Daily Forty-Niner staff members discuss their top 10 sports-themed movies
Staff writer Tucker Savoye discusses what Long Beach State needs to do to have a shot at a playoff berth
Jeremy Tyler will forego senior season to play overseas
Staff writer Matt Moreno discusses the latest flaw in the NBA's age-restriction rule
Assistant sports editors Danny Lee and Daniel Ramirez, along with staff writer Matt Moreno, give their thoughts on the NFL Draft
A pair of incidents gave three Daily Forty-Niner sports staff members a topic of discussion on Monday
Sports connects people from different walks of life
Ex-Dirtbag Jered Weaver found himself pitching in memory of the teammate who was supposed to become his roommate
Members of the Daily Forty-Niner sports staff make predictions for the 2009 version of the national pastime
Decline of mid-major at-large bids takes madness out of March
Staff writer Matt Moreno wants the NCAA selection committee to remember the underdogs that helped build the success of March Madness
Assistant sports editor Daniel Ramirez looks into Long Beach State's slowest start since 1997
Three Daily Forty-Niner sports staff members look at a few intriguing NCAA Tournament match-ups and upset possibilities in this edition of "Beach Banter"
A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald about the disappointing Friday the 13th in Beach sports history
Sports editor Tracy McDannald, staff writer Matt Moreno and managing editor Tiffany Rider — an avid Dallas Cowboys fan — discuss the release of Terrell Owens, who then signed with the Buffalo Bills as a free agent.
LBSU on the brink of a top-2 seed for Big West Tournament
Staff writer Tucker Savoye breaks down how the 49ers can secure a bye through the first two rounds of the conference tournament
Members of the Daily Forty-Niner sports staff discuss the highs and lows of the annual festivities
Development of freshmen T.J. Robinson, Larry Anderson key to sustained success
Sports editor Tracy McDannald looks at pair of freshmen as the Long Beach State men's basketball team overcomes recent obstacles
Four Daily Forty-Niner sports staff members tackle the Alex Rodriguez steroid scandal in a roundtable discussion
Super Bowl loss should not diminish Cardinals quarterback’s Hall of Fame résumé
Assistant sports editor Danny Lee believes the Arizona Cardinals quarterback has cemented his spot in the Hall of Fame
A season-high 4,263 fans came out to watch Long Beach State play Cal State Fullerton on Thursday
Sports editor Tracy McDannald applauds the Monson Maniacs, who made their presence felt at the Walter Pyramid on Thursday night
Assistant sports editor Daniel Ramirez chooses his top-3 clubs near the mid-point of the season in the NBA's Western and Eastern Conferences
Sport’s growing popularity makes it a logical addition to spring athletics schedule
Assistant sports editor Danny Lee suggests the addition of the sand game to the spring schedule
Voting process, competitions should be tweaked for league’s midseason gala
Sports editor Tracy McDannald suggests a few changes to the NBA's All-Star Weekend festivities
'Niners pleased, but mature following victory between No. 1 and 2 in Big West
A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald about the continuing progress of the men's basketball team
A column by assistant sports editor Tucker Savoye about the Long Beach State men's basketball team in relation to the rest of the Big West
Monson’s group loses 5 of 6; Hegarty’s squad drops 4 of 5 before conference action
A column by Tracy McDannald taking a look at both Long Beach State basketball teams heading into 2009
A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald about Long Beach State's core for next season, as well as a Stanford Cardinal who was more familiar with the 49er system than most opposing players
College football’s subjective computer ranking creates questionable national title match
A column by assistant sports editor Danny Lee criticizing the Bowl Championship Series and its flaws regarding one-loss or undefeated schools
A column by contributing writer Inbal Gvili about Major League Baseball's playoff format and its flaws
A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald questioning the selection committee's logic of placing Long Beach State in Palo Alto instead of Los Angeles
'Niners poised to make run in NCAA Tournament
A column by assistant sports editor Danny Lee about the direction Brian Gimmillaro's team is heading going into Selection Sunday
Pair of freshmen, transfer guard impress in Walter Pyramid debut
A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald about the men's basketball team's come-from-behind victory on Homecoming Night
Numbers show Albert Pujols clearly deserved second honor of his career
A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald defending the baseball writers' choice for the award
Young talent gives Long Beach State bright future, as foundation-setting seniors say farewell
A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald looking into the future of the women's soccer program created by head coach Mauricio Ingrassia
Head coach believes whole season will play bigger role in committee’s decision
A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald stating the case for Long Beach State's women's soccer team despite Sunday's penalty-kick shootout
Long Beach State on the brink of first NCAA appearance in the program’s history
A column by assistant sports editor Danny Lee about the message the 49ers' semifinal win should send to the NCAA selection committee
Blockbuster deal doesn't make sense for Pistons
Staff writer Daniel Ramirez analyzes Monday's trade between the Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets
Attendance figures at 49er sporting events fall far short of capacity
A column by assistant sports editor Danny Lee calling out for more fan support
A look at the battles boxer Jack Johnson faced outside of the ring
Florida avenges last week's loss by running over Arkansas
Assistant sports editor Tucker Savoye headed to Arkansas for a glimpse of what a football school is like
Rays rookie All-Star third baseman blasts two home runs in postseason debut
Ex-Dirtbag Evan Longoria helped lead the Tampa Bay Rays to their first-ever playoff victory Thursday.
Major League Baseball rarely fails to deliver the memorable moments
A column comparing baseball's recent playoff memories to the ones produced by the Super Bowl and NBA Finals
A column about the baseball cathedral simply known as The House That Ruth Built.
Coach, senior setter speak out as the NCAA tinkers with points again.
A column regarding the rule changes in NCAA women's volleyball, including comments from the Long Beach State team.
Women’s soccer team refused to lose game to Oregon.
A column about the end of Sunday's women's soccer game against the University of Oregon.
America's Pastime gave U.S. a familiar yet different feeling to distract from events.
A column about how baseball gave the country a small outlet from 9/11.
Getting the call right should be top priority.
A column about instant replay in sports, as well as thoughts from Long Beach State athletes and coaches.
Olympic gymnast’s misfortune strikes a chord with viewers.
Not every Olympian is destined to be like swimmer Michael Phelps. That is a reality that U.S. gymnast Alicia Sacramone will have to live with.
The team Southern California should recognize as its own.
Acquiring first baseman Mark Teixeira makes the Halos World Series favorites.
Acquiring first baseman Mark Teixeira makes the Halos World Series favorites.
With 24-hour-a-day news coverage, sports often lack the unknown.
LBSU alum Paul Goydos makes first tournament appearance; Woods' absence leaves huge opportunity for others
Pro basketball team moves to Oklahoma City after court battle and owner's deception.
The rules, occurrences make America's Pastime unlike any other.
Examining the dangers behind aluminum and maple baseball bats. Unsafe bats pose a danger to players and fans.
Physical Celtics' defense too much for inexperienced Lakers squad to handle.
The Lakers and Celtics have a historic rivalry which will be tested tonight when the two teams play each other.
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