The senior point guard is averaging 16.8 points and 3.3 assists per contest.
Long Beach State point guard Casper Ware was named one of 11 finalists for the 2012 Bob Cousy Award — which recognizes college basketball's top point guard.
The ‘Niners will travel to Omaha, Nebraska to take on Creighton on Feb. 18.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will travel to No.13-ranked Creighton in the 10th annual Sears BracketBuster game.
Junior wing James Ennis scores a team-high 19 points in the victory.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team defeated Cal State Fullerton 75-61 Saturday night in front of a record crowd at the Walter Pyramid.
Senior guard Casper Ware scores 11 points in overtime to lead the 49ers to victory.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team improved to a perfect 8-0 in Big West Conference play with a close overtime victory over UC Riverside.
The ‘Niners are looking to avoid a let down after their big win over UCSB.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team is looking to improve its perfect record in the Big West in 8-0 against UC Riverside on Thursday.
The pair of ‘Niners led their respective teams to two victories last week.
Senior Casper Ware earned his second Big West Player of the Week honor, while senior Tipesa Moorer garnered her first.
The 49ers led by as many as 31 points in their 23-point steamrolling of the Gauchos.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team improved to 7-0 in Big West Conference play with a convincing win over UCSB.
The 'Niners used a season-high nine 3-pointers to down the Mustangs
The Long Beach State women's basketball team used a season-high nine 3-pointers to down Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
The senior forward poured in a career-high 23 points and pulled down 11 rebounds in the victory.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team improved to 4-0 in Big West Conference play with a 86-58 victory over UC Davis.
The senior guard scores 20 points and grabs nine rebounds in the 49ers win.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team improves to 3-0 in Big West Conference play with a 81-68 victory over Cal State Northridge on Saturday night.
Freshman Mike Caffey makes three big plays down the stretch to help seal the victory.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team improved to 2-0 in the Big West with a 55-50 victory over Cal Poly SLO on Thursday night.
The loss of the senior forward leaves the 49ers thin up-front.
Senior forward Edis Dervisevic has been suspended indefintely for failure to meet academic expectations.
The 49ers shoot 56.3 percent after the break to secure the victory.
LBSU uses a stellar second half effort to put away UC Irvine, 74-60 to open Big West Conference play.
Senior guard Larry Anderson scored 16 points to pace the 49ers.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team held the Auburn Tigers to just 26.3 percent shooting to propel them into the Diamond Head Classic championship game on Sunday.
Freshman guard Mike Caffey’s career-high 14 points leads the 49ers to a 10 point victory.
The Long Beach State men's basketball defeated the Xavier Musketeers 68-58 in the first round of the Diamond Head Classic.
LBSU point guard Casper Ware earned the honor for the second straight year.
Long Beach State point guard Casper Ware was named a candidate for the Bob Cousy Award.The award recognizes college basketball's best point guard.
Senior Casper Ware scores career-high 29 points as LBSU watches five-point lead slip away.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team blew a five-pint lead at halftime in an 84-78 loss to the the No. 4-ranked University of North Carolina on Saturday at the Smith Center.
Men’s basketball team fell behind by 12 points in the first half in losses to Louisville and Kansas.
An opinion column comparing the Long Beach State men's basketball team's first half troubles to its second half successes against ranked opponents.
All-around effort by 49ers falls short as KU forward records career-high 26 points and 11 rebounds.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team fell to No. 13-ranked Kansas, 88-80, on Tuesday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Men’s basketball team outscores BYU-Hawaii, 47-15, in the second period.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team snapped its two-game skid with a commanding 36-point victory over BYU-Hawaii at the Walter Pyramid on Friday.
The point guard has averaged 11 points on 10 of 33 shooting from the field in the last three games.
An opinion column on the recent struggles of the 49ers and Long Beach State point guard Casper Ware.
Cardinals force 21 turnovers, outscore men’s basketball team by 12 in first half.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team couldn't overcome a 12-point deficit as halftime as it suffered at 79-66 loss to No. 6-ranked Louisville on Monday.
49ers held to 34.8 percent shooting in second half, outscored by eight.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team was held to just 34.8 percent from the field in the second half of a 73-71 loss to Montana on Saturday.
Senior forward becomes program’s all-time leader in rebounds.
Long Beach State forward T.J. Robinson became the program's all-time leader in rebounds Tuesday as he helped lead the 49ers to a decisive victory over Boise State.
Senior guard earns Lou Henson Award, Big West, College Sports Madness Mid-Major Player of the Week.
Long Beach State men's basketball player Casper Ware earned the Lou Henson Award, Big West Conference and College Sports Madness Mid-Major Player of the Week on Monday.
Men’s basketball team commits 23 turnovers, 26 fouls in four-point loss to Aztecs.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team suffered a four-point loss in overtime against San Diego State on Saturday.
Men’s basketball team ends 20-game losing streak against ranked opponents.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team upset No. 9-ranked Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
Four seniors, led by point guard Casper Ware’s 20 points, score in double figures.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team won its first game of the season on Saturday.
Casper Ware, Larry Anderson, T.J. Robinson, Eugene Phelps look to erase three years of frustration.
A season preview of the 2011-12 Long Beach State men's basketball team
Long Beach State guards Casper Ware and Larry Anderson were named to the 2011-12 Lou Henson Preseason All-America Team.
49ers could have up to 14 of its games televised this season.
ESPNU will broadcast the LBSU men's basketball game against Pittsburgh on Nov. 16.
Seniors Casper Ware, Larry Anderson and T.J. Robinson were named to preseason all-conference team.
The men's basketball team was picked to finish first in the Big West Conference by the league's media.
Five of the 49ers’ upcoming opponents this season rank in the top 15.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team received two votes in the latest ESPN/USA Today preseason coaches' poll, released Thursday.
The 49ers return four starters and add seven new additions this year.
A first look at the 2011-12 Long Beach State men's basketball team.
The preseason list recognizes the top 50 NCAA men’s basketball players.
Senior point guard Casper Ware was one of 50 candidates to be considered for the John Wooden Award.
Eight of the team’s games will be shown by at least one of ESPN’s networks.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will have 10 of its games televised this season.
Kevin Durant, John Wall will be among the players who will be participating on Oct. 9.
The Drew League will be hosting its rematch against the Goodman League at the Walter Pyramid on Sunday, Oct. 9.
The price increase will fund temporary seating expansion at the Pyramid for the North Carolina game.
The Long Beach State athletic department plans to use funds generated from a season-ticket increase to fund temporary seating that will be added to the Walter Pyramid when North Carolina faces the men's basketball team next season.
LBSU guard scores 34 points for Hank Cheaters II in first-round playoff win over the Kings of L.A.
Long Beach State guard Casper Ware scored 34 points to lead Hank's Cheaters II to victory over NBA stars James Harden and Josh Smith's Kings of L.A. team in the first round of the Drew League playoffs Saturday.
Edis Dervisevic posts a double-double against Detrioit Pistons' Austin Daye at Drew League game.
Long Beach State senior Edis Dervisevic scored 11 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals in a summer league game against a team that featured two NBA players.
Miami Heat superstar makes surprise appearance alongside 49ers seniors Casper Ware, Edis Dervisevic.
LeBron James makes surprise appearance at summer league game with Casper Ware and Edis Dervisevic in Los Angeles.
Men’s basketball team will play four of last year’s top 12 teams in the nation.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will face four of last year's top 12 teams in the 2011-2012 season.
Junior joins 49ers after playing two years at West Virginia University.
Dan Jennings joined the Long Beach State men's basketball team last Friday after transferring from West Virginia University.
Casper Ware named to 2011 Lefty Driesell Defensive All-America team.
Long Beach State point guard Casper Ware was selected to the 2011 Lefty Driesell Defensive All-America team on Friday.
LBSU basketball coach claims honor after leading 49ers to Big West Conference regular-season title.
Long Beach State men's basketball coach Dan Monson was named All-District 9 Coach by the National Association of Basketball Coaches on Monday.
Lin Chang starts final 20 minutes, finishes with nine points
The Long Beach State men's basketball team was eliminated by Washington State, 85-74, in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament on Wednesday in Pullman, Wash.
49ers will face Washington State in the first round Wednesday at 7 p.m. on ESPNU.
A preview of the Long Beach State men's basketball team's first-round NIT matchup.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team received a No. 7 seed and will start the National Invitation Tournament on the road Wednesday.
49ers fall one victory short of NCAA Tournament for second straight season.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team was unable to extract payback against UC Santa Barbara in the Big West Conference Tournament championship game Saturday night.
Sports columnist Tracy McDannald looks at what went wrong Saturday night at the Honda Center.
Long Beach State opens game on 15-0 run, within one victory of NCAA Tournament.
Top-seeded Long Beach State eliminated No. 7 UC Riverside with a 74-63 victory in the conference semifinals at the Honda Center on Friday night.
Point guard hits go-ahead basket with 3:04 left despite leg cramps.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team held off a first-round upset Thursday at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
Point guard says 49ers have score to settle with Anteaters.
A preview of Long Beach State's first-round match-up, plus a look at the rest of the Big West Conference Tournament.
Match-up problems, second round could derail 49ers’ NCAA aspirations.
Sports columnist Tracy McDannald says that the road to the NCAA Tournament is not as easy as it appears for the top-seeded 49ers.
Point guard named Big West Player of the Year, conference's top defender and first-team honoree.
Long Beach State junior point guard was named the Big West Conference Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year on Monday.
No. 1-seeded LBSU men will face No. 8 UC Irvine; No. 6 women will head to No. 3 UC Riverside.
The men's basketball tournament will start Thursday at the Honda Center in Anaheim while the women will start Tuesday at the campus sites of the top 4 seeds.
Senior scores career-high 24 points, briefly leaves game with injury.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team wrapped up the regular season with an 82-76 victory over UC Riverside on Wednesday night.
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.
Defense holds UCSB scoreless for nearly six minutes down the stretch.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team used a 20-0 run to defeat UC Santa Barbara on Saturday.
Brandon Nevens to receive McDonald's Press On Award at a formal banquet in Lakewood on Monday night.
Casper Ware’s game-high 25 points leads LBSU to first conference title since 2006-07.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will enter the Big West Conference Tournament as the No. 1 seed in March.
49ers one victory over Cal Poly away from regular-season Big West crown.
A preview of the Long Beach State men's basketball games this week, as well as ticket information for the Big West Conference Tournament.
LBSU wins sixth straight in dominating fashion.
Long Beach State defeated Montana, 74-56, in an ESPN Sears BracketBuster match-up at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday night.
Long Beach State cruises past UC Riverside after 19-point halftime advantage.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team is a victory over Cal Poly away from clinching the Big West Conference regular season title.
Junior guard wants to avoid repeat of the past against visiting Highlanders.
A preview of the Long Beach State men's basketball team's game against UC Riverside on Wednesday.
Corey Jackson's contributions are not lost on sports columnist Tracy McDannald.
Spark off the bench also keys 79-62 victory over host Cal State Northridge.
Casper Ware scored a game-high 23 points Saturday night in Long Beach State's victory at Cal State Northridge.
All five starters score in double figures in rout.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team did not let 11 days of rest affect them Thursday night.
Alumna works televised Big West Conference men’s basketball games for Fox Sports West.
26-year-old Crystina Poncher works the sidelines for Fox Sports West during Big West Conference men's basketball season.
A look at the comeback trail of men's basketball player Brandon Nevens, as well as the rise of the men's volleyball team.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will host a nationally-televised game against Montana on ESPN2.
Point guard scores 19 of game-high 21 points in second half.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team recorded a 15-point victory over visiting Cal State Fullerton on Saturday.
Larry Anderson's layup with 9.7 seconds left lifts Long Beach State past Pacific, 67-66.
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.
49ers watch UCI senior guard sink eight consecutive free throws down the stretch.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team suffered an 86-76 road loss at UC Irvine on Saturday night.
Long Beach State loses first Big West Conference game.
The 49ers' men's basketball team rallied late but came up short Wednesday night at Cal State Fullerton's Titan Gym.
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.
Junior point guard's jumper with 10.1 seconds remaining lifts 49ers to sixth straight win.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team rallied to stun the University of the Pacific, 70-69, at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday night.
49ers overcome 21 turnovers in sloppy victory at the Walter Pyramid.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team won its fifth straight game Wednesday night at the Walter Pyramid.
49ers use key 12-0 run to complete come-from-behind victory, win fourth straight game.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team defeated UC Irvine, 86-78, at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday afternoon.
Junior point guard notches career highs in points, 3-pointers in 85-71 victory.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team recorded its third consecutive double-digit victory in Big West Conference action Wednesday night at the Walter Pyramid.
Men’s basketball seeks first 3-game winning streak of the season Wednesday against Northridge.
Long Beach State will host Cal State Northridge at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday to begin a four-game homestand at the Walter Pyramid.
LBSU never trails in 69-53 romp over host Cal Poly.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will return home with a 2-0 record to start Big West Conference play.
Junior scores 25 points in 33 minutes to lead 49ers past defending conference champions.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team knocked off defending Big West champion UC Santa Barbara, 71-55, on the road Tuesday.
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.
Guard will rejoin men's basketball team after sitting out past two seasons with kidney ailment.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will have more depth when Big West Conference play starts Tuesday.
49ers fall victim to 16-4 run by Arizona State to open second half.
The Beach lost to Arizona State, 72-55, in Tempe on Tuesday night.
Saint Mary's sophmore earns career-high 28 points in come-from-behind win.
Long Beach State gets outscored 33-2 in bench points as the Gaels' depth proves too much in 49ers' loss.
Assistant sports editor Tracy McDannald takes note of men's basketball team's demeanor.
Long Beach State basketball teams balance games, road trips while cramming for final exams.
A look at the hoops teams off the court, in the classroom.
LBSU junior forward scores personal-best 31 points in 96-91 road loss.
Long Beach State won't be in action again until Dec. 18 for the Wooden Classic at Anaheim's Honda Center.
Head coach tossed after reportedly exchanging words with Utah State player.
Long Beach State men's basketball team dealt 28-point loss by host Utah State on Tuesday night.
Men’s basketball to visit Utah State’s 10,270-seat arena where the Aggies have won 17 straight games
Long Beach State continues its road swing with a trip to the University of North Carolina on Saturday at 4 p.m.
LBSU uses 15-0 run in second half of come-from-behind victory.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will head to Utah State for a 6:05 p.m. meeting with the Aggies on Tuesday.
Greg Plater, Casper Ware score 22 points apiece in win.
The 49ers will begin a three-game road swing beginning with undefeated Boise State on Dec. 5.
Eugene Phelps, Tristan Wilson are possible replacements while Larry Anderson’s hand heals.
Larry Anderson expected to miss a few weeks with the injury.
Washington guard has career night in LBSU loss.
Long Beach State will host BYU-Hawaii on Thursday at the Walter Pyramid.
Men’s basketball left with daunting task against top-25 team coming off consecutive losses.
Will return home to play BYU-Hawaii on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
Men’s basketball falls to Lions in overtime for the second consecutive season.
Four 49ers scored in double figures in the loss.
All five starters score in double figures in 78-72 victory over Iowa.
Greg Plater hit four of his five 3-pointers in the second half to lead the Long Beach State men's basketball team to a 78-72 victory over Iowa on Monday afternoon.
Men’s basketball will wrap up Paradise Jam on Monday.
Long Beach State will face winner of the Alabama and Iowa game on Monday in the tournament's final day.
Men’s basketball falls to Clemson in Paradise Jam’s opening round.
Long Beach State men's basketball to face St. Peter's on Saturday.
Tournament highlighted by opening-game rematch against Clemson.
49ers look to erase memory of a loss to the Tigers in last season's 76 Classic.
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.
Four players score in double figures against Division II San Francisco State
The Long Beach State men's basketball team picked up its first win on Monday night.
LBSU falls victim to 15-3 run late in the contest.
Men's basketball loses 19th straight game to ranked opponent Saturday night.
Men’s and women’s basketball each sign two players to letters of intent.
The Long Beach State basketball season gets underway on Saturday, but the 49ers added some fresh faces for 2011-12 through the first two days of the early signing period. Men Head coach Dan Monson announced the signings of Michael Caffey and Shaquille Hunter to letters of intent on Tuesday.
Freshman leaper tabbed ‘future of the program,’ with raw talent ready to be channeled.
A look at one of Long Beach State's newest additions to its men's basketball roster.
Men's basketball opens 2010-11 season at home against San Diego State on Saturday.
A season preview of the Long Beach State men's basketball team by Assistant Sports Editor Steve Lyons.
Standing-room only tickets to be made available on game day.
Walter Pyramid attendance record could be challenged with top-25 program to open the men's basketball season.
Juniors T.J. Robinson and Casper Ware named to preseason all-conference team.
Defending Big West Conference champion gets the top spot.
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.
Men's basketball coach Dan Monson talks about the upcoming season, while fellow coaches discuss their own teams at Big West Conference Media Day.
Head basketball coaches from five Southern California schools take part in culinary arts challenge.
Dan Monson and Jody Wynn competed with four other basketball coaches in a cooking challenge and media session on Wednesday.
Marketing department also films promotional clip with women’s hoops team.
A simple promotional video has returned immediate results for the Long Beach State marketing department after being picked up by various websites.
Men’s basketball head coach’s new deal puts him among the top earners in Big West Conference.
Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson will make $281,004 in the 2010-11 men's basketball season
Men's basketball coach expects recruits to contribute, despite a smaller class than anticipated.
A Q&A with Long Beach State men's basketball Dan Monson about the upcoming season.
Deal signs LBSU men’s basketball coach through 2015-16 season
Long Beach State men's basketball coach Dan Monson signed a three-year extension on Tuesday.
Men's water polo selected No. 7, women's volleyball left out of national top 25 and men's basketball receives second commitment.
Dirtbags release their schedule and Dan Monson earns a 2011 commitment from high school point guard
LBSU student cheering section will be looking to replace devout co-presidents for upcoming season
Monson Maniacs must replace its two most prominant members for the new season.
Long Beach State men’s basketball to face challenging schedule in 2010-11
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will face a formidable nonconference schedule for the second consecutive season.
Local writer, LBSU guard size up incoming rookies
LBSU men's basketball team came face-to-face with many of the players in Thursday's NBA draft during its 2009-10 campaign.
Men's basketball head coach Dan Monson inked three junior transfers to his roster. Meanwhile, the Dirtbags fell victim to a shutout at Pepperdine.
Sophomore T.J. Robinson made Second Team All-District based on a vote of members of the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
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.
Casper Ware's 19 points not enough to bring Long Beach State ninth NCAA tournament appearance
The Long Beach State men's basketball team couldn't get into an offensive rhythm, falling to UC Santa Barbara in the Big West Conference championship game.
Long Beach State advances to the Big West Conference championship game with win over the Tigers
Casper Ware had a career day as the Long Beach State men's basketball team earned a berth in the Big West Conference final
Long Beach State held the Mustangs to 36.2 percent shooting to advance to the semifinals
Long Beach State used a balanced attack to cruise into the Big West tournament semifinal round.
Third-year head coach talks about Big West tournament field, regular season letdowns
Men's basketball head coach Dan Monson sits down to talk about the Big West tournament.
T.J. Robinson, Karina Figueroa earn first team recognition
Long Beach State had a total of five players nab conference accolades on Monday.
Gilling, Plater combine for 35 points to help 49ers earn 76-74 victory over UC Riverside
Stephan Gilling and Greg Plater took turns draining 3s in the 49er men's basketball team's 76-74 win over UC Riverside on senior night.
Long Beach State men, women fight for positioning in Big West tournament
Long Beach State's basketball teams look to make one final push for a quality seed in the Big West Conference Tournament.
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.
Baseball, men's basketball, softball, women's tennis and track and field were all in action on an eventful day.
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.
T.J. Robinson's 16th double-double of the season lifts the 49er men's basketball team past Idaho. Beach softball salvages a split on the second day of action in Las Vegas.
Long Beach State loses, 74-52, as Pacific shoots 53.1 percent from the field
The Long Beach State men's basketball team fell victim to a lights-out shooting clinic put on by Pacific.
The 49er men's basketball team falls in Santa Barbara, Beach softball kicks off the season with two losses in Las Vegas and women's golf gets its spring season underway.
Senior Stephan Gilling catches fire in the second half as the 49er men's basketball team came from behind to defeat Cal Poly, 78-72, at Mott Gym.
The 49ers held CSUN scoreless for the first five minutes of the second half en route to 65-51 win
Stephan Gilling converted on 5-of-11 field goals to propel LBSU to fifth Big West Conference win.
Long Beach State went just 2-for-18 from 3-point range in an overtime loss on Thursday night
Long Beach State surrendered 17 points in overtime to take the loss in front of 4, 806 spectators on Thursday night.
Long Beach State allows 22 second-chance points and 54 rebounds in first home defeat of season
After a shut-down defensive performance against UC Santa Barbara, the 49er men's basketball team was unable to maintain that momentum against the Mustangs.
The 49ers' defense limits UC Santa Barbara to 17 points after the break to earn second Big West win
The Long Beach State men's basketball team handed UC Santa Barbara a 20-point loss Thursday night at the Walter Pyramid.
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team snapped a five-game skid with a two-point win on Saturday
The Long Beach State men's basketball team used an impressive effort from Casper Ware to earn its first Big West Conference victory.
Four players score in double figures, but it is not enough as LBSU picks up its fifth straight loss
The Long Beach State men's basketball team picked up its second Big West Conference loss on Thursday at the hands of Cal State Fullertion.
The 49ers shot just 48.6 percent from the line in an OT loss to the Highlanders
The Long Beach State men's basketball team dropped its Big West Conference opener on a last-second shot against UC Riverside on Saturday night.
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.
The 49ers’ fifth Top 25 opponent of the season is final tune-up before Big West play
A look ahead to the Long Beach State men's basketball team's contest on the road Tuesday at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, N.C.
'Niners upset bid spoiled late by Wildcats
The Long Beach State men's basketball team matched the Wildcats point-for-point in the first half before running out of gas Wednesday at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
Casper Ware earned Big West Player of the Week honors Monday; Find out where you can watch the Long Beach State men's basketball team face No. 3 Kentucky.
T.J. Robinson's seventh double-double is not enough as Long Beach State falls to LMU in OT
Four 49ers scored in double figures, but the Long Beach State men's basketball team fell to Loyola Marymount in overtime Monday night.
Sophomore T.J. Robinson's 25 points, 11 rebounds leads 49ers over former Big West rival
Long Beach State scored a 75-62 victory over the Aggies at the Walter Pyramid on Friday night.
Men's and women's squads take on busy schedules during the holidays
The winter break will not be short on Long Beach State men's and women's basketball games.
Senior Stephan Gilling ties school record with eight 3-pointers to lead the 49ers to 96-61 victory
The Long Beach State men's basketball team made 13 3-pointers en route to a 35-point victory over Cal State Monterey Bay on a rainy Saturday afternoon.
The Long Beach State men's basketball team handed fourth loss of season by No. 2 Texas on Monday night.
T.J. Robinson of men's basketball and Ashley Lee of women's volleyball collected Big West Conference Player of the Week awards.
Four players score in double-figures as LBSU beats UCLA for the first time in school history
The Long Beach State men's basketball team upset UCLA, 79-68, at the 76 Classic on Sunday afternoon.
Two 49ers collect career highs, but Clemson pulls away in second round of the 76 Classic
The Long Beach State men's basketball team clawed, but couldn't come back on No. 19 Clemson in the second round of the 76 Classic.
Larry Anderson limited to season-low five points in 85-62 loss to No. 8 West Virginia
The 49er men's basketball team dropped to 3-2 after its Thanksgiving Day loss in Anaheim.
Men’s basketball, women’s volleyball to play in regular season tournaments during four-day weekend
The Long Beach State sports slate will be full of men's basketball and women's volleyball action during Thanksgiving weekend.
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.
The Long Beach State men's and women's basketball teams came away with splits, while men's water polo's season ends in Stockton.
The LBSU men's basketball team will take on Notre Dame and Green Bay in weekend road swing
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will look to contain preseason All-American Luke Harangody and Notre Dame tonight.
Larry Anderson's 20 points and T.J. Robinson's 15 lift LBSU men’s basketball team past Pepperdine
The Long Beach State men's basketball team pushed its overall record to 2-0 with a win over Pepperdine.
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.
Men's basketball breezes past Alaska-Anchorage in season opener at the Walter Pyramid
The 49er men's basketball team defeated Alaska-Anchorage, 86-65, on Homecoming night at the Walter Pyramid.
ESPNU Top-100 prospect, local product make up incoming class
The Long Beach State men's basketball team also adds 6-9 forward on first day of early signing period.
Four returning starters from surprise 2008-09 resurgence make 49ers runaway Big West favorite
A preview of the 2009-10 Long Beach State men's basketball team.
Student cheering section to host sleepover on eve of homecoming men’s basketball game
Long Beach State student section to host sleepover as part of homecoming festivities.
Long Beach State men’s basketball team collected 17 of 24 first-place votes
Sophomore Larry Anderson was among six selections for the Big West Conference Preseason first-team, while T.J. Robinson was left off the list.
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.
Men’s basketball begins 2009-10 campaign with first official team practice
Returning players and newcomers look to impress head coach Dan Monson in the Long Beach State men's basketball team's first official practice session.
Big West Conference men’s, women’s team representatives discuss 2009-10 campaign
Five of the nine teams in the Big West Conference unofficially kicked off the basketball year with a cooking competition and media session Tuesday in Anaheim.
Teams slave over hot stoves in cook-off before Media Day
The five Southern California-based schools competed in a cooking competition filled with verbal jabs and laughs.
Shooting guard Larry Anderson expected to be ready for the start of official practice
Four men's basketball players nursing wounds before the start of team practices.
The 49er cross country teams compete in Stanford, while men's water polo has its winning streak stopped at four.
Men's basketball players hitting the gym and weight room in hopes of earning minutes
Players on the men's basketball team are fine-tuning their skills for the upcoming season.
The men's basketball team lands a Top 100 recruit, while a women's volleyball player earns Player of the Week recognition.
New T-shirt slogan and student leadership team look to increase membership
Long Beach State student section hopes to reach 2,000 members in 2009-10 season.
LBSU's slate includes national powers Duke and Kentucky.
LBSU will play at least four NCAA Tournament teams — excluding Cal State Northridge — from last season, but that number could easily reach six before the early part of the schedule is complete
Head coach Dan Monson placed in opposite side of bracket from old team Minnesota, UCLA.
The men's basketball team from LBSU has been selected to be part of the eight-team bracket for the 76 Classic.
Former LBSU guard inks deal with Falco KC-Szombathely
Donovan Morris signs nine-month contract to play professional basketball overseas
Center Andrew Fleming and coach Dan Monson to provide Twitter updates during season
Center Andrew Fleming and coach Dan Monson plan to provide Twitter updates during the upcoming season.
Brandon Nevens hopes to crack 49er rotation after batting kidney ailment
Senior Brandon Nevens calls his life-threatening injury just a bump in the road, and is anxious to get back on the court after a full season on the bench.
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.
Fans invade Los Angeles from Figueroa Street to the Coliseum
More than 95,000 fans showed their support for the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday afternoon
Recruiting violations not among deterrents for athletic directors
Recruiting violations not among deterrents for athletic directors.
The April 26th edition of Sports Picks also includes volleyball, water polo, tennis, track and field and basketball news
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
The 49er men's basketball team rallied around the acronym "M-I-N-D-S-E-T" to come together this year
Head coach Dan Monson united his Long Beach State men's basketball team with the same "M-I-N-D-S-E-T" this season
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
LBSU men's basketball falls in the Big West semifinals, 65-60
The 49ers forced three turnovers with under a minute to play but was unable to keep their season alive Friday night in Anaheim
The 49ers seek third win over Tigers to advance to finals
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will meet the Pacific Tigers in the semifinals of the Big West Conference Tournament on Friday night
No. 2 LBSU opens up tournament play Friday night
A look at the teams remaining in the Big West Conference Tournament including the 49er men's basketball team, which received a bye into Friday's semifinals
Freshmen T.J. Robinson, Larry Anderson and Casper Ware headline conference honors
Five Long Beach State men's basketball players were recognized, including Freshman of the Year and first-team all-conference honors going to Larry Anderson on Monday morning
LBSU beats Cal Poly, loses at buzzer to UCSB
The 49er men's basketball team finished the regular season with the No. 2 seed in the Big West Conference
LBSU plays at Cal Poly and UCSB
The men's basketball team has two regular-season games remaining before the conference tournament
LBSU head coach Dan Monson doesn't rule out the possibility of recruiting men’s hoops prodigies
The NCAA is allowing men's basketball coaches to recruit as low as the seventh grade
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
Matadors take one-game lead in Big West with wire-to-wire victory
The Long Beach State men's basketball team never led in a 95-74 loss at Cal State Northridge on Saturday afternoon
LBSU moves back into tie for Big West lead with win over UCI
The 49er men's basketball team moved back into a first-place tie with a 75-74 win over UC Irvine on Thursday night
Three scenarios possible to decide No. 1 seed in Big West Tournament
With four games remaining, the Long Beach State men's basketball team hosts UC Irvine tonight at 7 p.m. at the Walter Pyramid
Green Bay wins BracketBusters game behind 3-point shooting at the Walter Pyramid
Long Beach State's men's basketball team watched Green Bay drain 13 3-pointers en route to an 86-75 loss Saturday afternoon
Beach avenges loss with wild, 75-74 win at Fullerton
Long Beach State's men's basketball team defeated host Cal State Fullerton, 75-74, Wednesday night at Titan Gym
LBSU’s F. King Alexander still manages to squeeze hoops into busy schedule
Cal State Long Beach President F. King Alexander shows he's as much a fan as any Monson Maniac
Ball denial part of LBSU’s plan to contain Big West’s leading scorer
Long Beach State's men's basketball team will attempt to avenge a loss to Cal State Fullerton tonight at Titan Gym
Highlanders knock LBSU out of first place, complete season sweep of The Beach
Long Beach State fell out of first place in the Big West Conference standings with a 73-70 double-overtime loss at UC Riverside on Wednesday night
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
T.J. Robinson, Larry Anderson combine for 44 points on 15-of-21 shooting
Long Beach State defeated Pacific, 81-80, in double overtime to stay in first place Saturday night at the Walter Pyramid
LBSU drops into first-place tie with Cal State Northridge in Big West
Long Beach State's men's basketball team dropped its third straight home game Thursday night at the Walter Pyramid
Beach to take on UC Davis, Pacific on Saturday
Donovan Morris and the Long Beach State men's basketball team will host UC Davis tonight at the Walter Pyramid at 7 p.m.
LBSU to host UW-Green Bay at The Pyramid Feb. 21
The Long Beach State men's basketball team will host Wisconsin-Green Bay in one of 13 nationally televised games on Feb. 21
Starting point guard Casper Ware showcases work ethic that rubs off on teammates
Casper Ware of the Long Beach State men's basketball team has impressed coaches and teammates with his desire to get better
LBSU knocks off UCI without leader Donovan Morris
Despite missing its leading scorer, the Long Beach State men's basketball team edged UC Irvine, 67-63, in Irvine on Saturday night
Akognon's 31 too much for LBSU
Titans guard Josh Akognon's jumper with 3.9 to play gave Cal State Fullerton a 61-60 victory over Long Beach State on Thursday night
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
Beach takes on CSUF and UCI; Former ‘Niners coach Tex Winter to be honored tonight
A look ahead to the next two games for the first-place 'Niners
Riverside drops LBSU to 5-1 in Big West play
Long Beach State dropped its first conference game of the season, 64-55, to UC Riverside on Saturday night at the Walter Pyramid
Long Beach State runs Big West record to 5-0
The men's basketball team stayed unbeaten in conference action with a 74-68 home win over preseason favorite CS Northridge on Saturday night
'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
First half run sparks 'Niners to 86-78 road victory
Long Beach State outscored UC Davis, 41-13, to end the first half and remain unbeaten in conference play Saturday night
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
49ers shoot 58 percent in second half to erase five-point halftime deficit
Long Beach State remained undefeated in conference play with a 74-64 road win over the University of Pacific on Thursday night
LBSU enters halftime on 14-0 run, including trio of 3-pointers from spark off the bench
The 49er men's basketball team evened its record at 7-7 with a Big West Conference victory at the Walter Pyramid on Sunday
LBSU overpowers UCSB, 76-64, in conference opener
Freshman point guard Casper Ware scored 21 points to lead the men's basketball team to victory Friday night at the Walter Pyramid
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
Owls provide late scare but the 49ers hold on for 76-71 victory
A familiar face returned to the starting lineup to lead the 49ers to an upset over Temple on Monday night
Senior guard Donovan Morris comes off bench in 75-61 loss
Head coach Dan Monson uses star guard in reserve role, as Long Beach State drops fourth straight game Saturday at the Walter Pyramid
Junior transfer on comeback trail after collapsing on track
Brandon Nevens battles something much greater than opposing defenses after a kidney failure derailed his plans, but not his outlook
Syracuse runs away from cold-shooting 49ers
The Long Beach State men's basketball team was dealt a 24-point loss at the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon
Morris, Gilling struggle with jumper as the Wildcats knock down 11 3-pointers
The 49er men's basketball team dropped to 4-4 on the season Thursday night
‘Niners head east to play Weber State, No. 13 Syracuse
A look ahead to tonight's rematch with Weber State and Saturday's contest against No. 13 Syracuse
Team culture, talent among the biggest differences in young season
Men's basketball head coach Dan Monson discusses the changes he sees in his 49ers, thus far
Guard’s hot shooting has ‘Niners off to 4-3 start
Donovan Morris was named Big West Conference Player of the Week on Monday
San Francisco knocks off LBSU in 2OT
Long Beach State's men's basketball team dropped to 1-3 on the road with a 78-74 loss Saturday night
LBSU drains 12 3-pointers en route to victory over Pepperdine
The 49er men's basketball team won, 80-61, Wednesday night at the Walter Pyramid
Long Beach State faces Pepperdine tonight at 7:05 p.m. at the Walter Pyramid
Donovan Morris also highlights latest men's basketball news
Guards Donovan Morris, Casper Ware lead LBSU past the Aggies
Long Beach State's men's basketball team avenged last season's 32-point loss with an 82-77 win Sunday night
Senior guard scores 14 of game-high 24 points down the stretch in 2OT victory
Long Beach State's men's basketball team defeated host Idaho State, 88-82, in double overtime Tuesday night
‘Niners travel to play Bengals tonight, at home Sunday to face Aggies
A preview of the next two Long Beach State men's basketball games
LBSU catches fire late, overtake Wildcats in OT
The Long Beach State men's basketball team erased a 23-point deficit to win, 73-69, in overtime over Weber State
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
'Niners seek first of the season in home opener on Saturday
Junior will also be looked at for leadership on young men’s basketball team
A profile of junior transfer Stephen Gilling, whose 3-point marksmanship will help the men's basketball team
Wisconsin overpowers Long Beach State's men's basketball team for 68-61 victory
Wisconsin overpowers Long Beach State's men's basketball team for 68-61 victory Sunday afternoon
Long Beach State watches seven-point halftime lead slip away in 75-65 road loss
Long Beach State watches seven-point halftime lead slip away in 75-65 road loss
Long Beach State to face Brigham Young, Wisconsin over the weekend in non-conference action
A look ahead to Long Beach State's season-opening games at Brigham Young and Wisconsin
A conference preview and guide to the 2008-09 men's basketball season
A conference preview and guide to the 2008-09 men's basketball season
Men’s basketball team officially tips off season with public workout
Men's basketball team officially tips off season with public workout
Pair of seniors on men's basketball, women's volleyball team also honored
Pair of seniors on men's basketball, women's volleyball team also honored
Long Beach State to appear on FSN Prime Ticket three times this season
Long Beach State to appear on FSN Prime Ticket three times this season
Network to air at least five annual regular season games, tournament semifinals and finals
ESPN2, ESPNU to air at least five annual regular season conference games, tournament semifinals and finals
Also, women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's water polo and women's golf news.
Also, women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, men's water polo and women's golf news.
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