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SDSU ends LBSU’s season on walk-off home run

Aztecs’ freshman Hayley Miles hits two home runs, including game-winner in extra innings.

The Long Beach State softball team lost to San Diego State on Saturday at the Tempe Regional of the NCAA tournament.

Beach softball splits first two games in NCAA tournament

LBSU will face SDSU in a rematch Saturday at 8 p.m. for a chance to advance to the Super Regional ro

The Long Beach State softball team defeated San Diego State on Friday before getting shut out by Arizona State on Saturday at Tempe Regional.

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LBSU freshman highlights postseason softball honors

Erin Jones-Wesley captures Big West Conference Pitcher of the Year.

Long Beach State softball pitcher was named Big West Conference Pitcher of the Year and Freshman of the Year on Tuesday.

Beach softball secures bid to NCAA tournament, opens play against SDSU

LBSU will join No. 1-seeded host ASU, SDSU and North Dakota State in Tempe Regional.

The Long Beach State softball team will begin the NCAA tournament on Friday at 2:30 p.m. against San Diego State in Tempe, Ariz.

‘Niners shut out by UC Riverside in regular-season finale

Beach softball finishes second in Big West Conference.

The Long Beach State softball team was shut out by UC Riverside, 3-0, on Saturday in its regular-season finale.

Beach softball sweeps doubleheader against Highlanders

LBSU combines for 19 runs in wins against UCR on Friday.

The Long Beach State softball team swept UC Riverside in a doubleheader on Friday.

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‘Niners take series on walk-off single

Sophomore Nalani St. Germain delivers game-winning single in 1-0 win over Cal State Fullerton.

The Long Beach State softball team won the three-game series against Cal State Fullerton with a 1-0 victory in the series finale Sunday at the 49er Softball Complex.

Beach softball drops to second place in Big West

49ers split doubleheader against Fullerton on Saturday.

The Long Beach State softball team split a doubleheader against Cal State Fullerton on Saturday at the 49er Softball Complex.

Schallig’s walk-off home run lifts ‘Niners over Gauchos

Extra-inning homer gives LBSU softball team series sweep.

The Long Beach State softball team completed a three-game series sweep of UC Santa Barbara on Sunday at the 49er Complex.

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Beach softball steals two from Gauchos

Freshman pitcher Erin Jones-Wesley earns back-to-back wins in doubleheader.

The Long Beach State softball team picked up consecutive wins over UC Santa Barbara in a doubleheader  Saturday at the 49er Softball Complex.

‘Niners’ win streak snapped in extra innings

LBSU softball blows a pair of two-run leads in 5-4 loss to Cal Poly.

The Long Beach State softball team fell to Cal Poly, 5-4, in eight innings at Bob Janssen Field on Saturday.

Beach softball collects second consecutive doubleheader sweep

Freshman Hannah De Gaetano combines to go 5-of-8 in wins over Cal Poly.

The Long Beach State softball team picked up a doubleheader sweep at Cal Poly on Friday.

Freshman guides ‘Niners in sweep of UC Davis

Starting pitcher Erin Jones-Wesley allows one run, delivers go-ahead RBI in 3-1 win over Mustangs.

The Long Beach State softball team defeated Cal Poly, 3-1, in final game of a three-game series Sunday at the 49er Softball Complex.

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LBSU earns first doubleheader sweep in conference play

Hannah De Gaetano combines to go 6-for-8 with three RBIs in consecutive wins over UC Davis.

The Long Beach State softball picked up its first doubleheader sweep Saturday with a pair of wins over UC Davis at the 49er Softball Complex.

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Freshman ace becomes LBSU’s diamond in the rough

Starting pitcher Erin Jones-Wesley has 49ers softball team on the rise.

An in-depth feature on Long Beach State softball pitcher Erin Jones-Wesley's dramatic impact on her team's success this season.

Beach softball takes series finale behind heavy hitting

49ers tally 10 hits, including two-run jack from Sarah Carrasco in 6-2 win over UC Davis on Sunday.

The Long Beach State softball team routed Cal State Northridge, 6-2, on Sunday in final game of three-game series at the 49er Softball Complex.

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49ers take 1 of 2 in Big West home opener

Freshman Erin Jones-Wesley throws eighth shutout in Game 1 victory, LBSU strands 10 in Game 2 loss.

The Long Beach State softball team split the first two games of a three-game series against Cal State Northridge on Saturday at the 49er Softball Complex.

Pop fly in seventh costs series for LBSU

Shortstop Alisha Rosen loses sight of the ball in the sun with two outs.

The Long Beach State softball team lost to the University of Pacific, 3-2, Sunday in the final game of its three-game series against the Tigers at Bill Simoni Field in Stockton, Calif.

LBSU splits doubleheader in Big West opener

Erin Jones-Wesley pitches shutout in first game, Brooke Turner surrenders two runs in second.

The Long Beach State softball team split its doubleheader Saturday in its Big West Conference opener against Pacific in Stockton, Calif.

Beach softball looks to carry preseason momentum into conference play

LBSU begins Big West conference play Saturday with a doubleheader at noon against Pacific.

The Long Beach State softball team will begin Big West conference play on the road Saturday at noon against Pacific.

‘Niner Notes: March 28

Long Beach State men's volleyball player Antwain Aguillard was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation's Player of the Week, while 49ers softball hurler Erin Jones-Wesley was honored with the Big West Conference Co-Pitcher of the Week.

‘Niners pitchers deal two shutouts against Canisius

Erin Jones-Wesley allows five hits, Taylor Petty surrenders one.

The Long Beach State softball team swept Canisius in a doublehader on Friday at the 49er Softball Complex.

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49ers sweep Ohio in shortened doubleheader

Freshman pitcher Erin Jones-Wesley earns victory in first game, save in second.

The Long Beach State softball team swept Ohio on Wednesday in a doubleheader on Wednesday at the 49er Softball Complex.

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Freshman captures third Big West honor

Pitcher Erin Jones-Wesley wins player of the week.

Long Beach State softball pitcher Erin Jones-Wesley was named Big West Conference Player of the Week on Monday for the third time this season.

Freshman deals one-hitter despite rain conditions

Erin Jones-Wesley surrenders lone hit in sixth inning to lead 49ers softball to victory.

The Long Beach State softball team edged Illinois, 1-0, on Sunday in its first game of a scheduled doubleheader at the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton.

'Niners comeback bid falls short against No. 19 Louisiana-Lafayette

Beach softball rallies to score three runs in the fifth, but gives them right back.

The Long Beach State softball team suffered a 9-5 loss to No. 19-ranked Louisiana-Lafayette in the second day of the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton on Saturday.

Freshman leads ‘Niners in come-from-behind victory

Erin Jones-Wesley improves to 8-3, drives in winning run.

The Long Beach State women's softball team rallied from behind to defeat DePaul, 2-1, in the opening day of the Judi Garman Classic in Fullerton.

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Softball edged by No. 14 Texas

49ers fall after solo home run in the top of the second inning

Long Beach State lost, 1-0, Wednesday at the 49er Softball Complex.

Freshman throws second no-hitter

Erin Jones-Wesley strikes out 11, drives in game’s first run.

Long Beach State defeated Utah State, 2-0, thanks to the right arm — and bat — of Erin Jones-Wesley.

LBSU pulls out extra-inning victory

The Long Beach State softball team defeated Sacramento State, 2-1, in nine innings Saturday.

Softball goes 0 for 2 as hosts

49ers fall to BYU, UCLA in first day of Long Beach Marriott Invitational.

The Long Beach State softball team dropped a pair of games Friday.

’Niners Notes: March 7

Three Long Beach State athletes received conference player of the week honors, plus men's golf finished third through the first two rounds of a local tournament Monday.

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Freshman tosses no-hitter for The Beach

Erin Jones-Wesley's performance highlights wild day for 49ers softball team.

Erin Jones-Wesley struck out six over seven innings and allowed one unearned run Saturday in San Diego.

Turner, Petty command the circle again

Second baseman provides just enough offense for 49ers.

Long Beach State defeated No. 23-ranked Houston, 3-0, on Friday.

LBSU upperclassmen combine for 1-hitter

49ers blanked 3-0 by host San Diego State later in the day.

The Long Beach State softball team split a pair of games to open its slate at the Campbell/Cartier Tournament in San Diego.

Pitchers receive weekly conference honors

Erin Jones-Wesley and Andrew Gagnon were both named Big West Conference Pitcher of the Week in their respective sports Monday.

LBSU bats quiet in 4-1 loss

Long Beach State lost to Florida State in the first game of a two-team doubleheader for The Beach on Saturday.

Freshmen take down No. 6 Oklahoma

Erin Jones-Wesley and Sarah Carrasco led the Long Beach State softball team to a 2-1 victory on Friday.

Softball splits Day 1 in Palm Springs

Long Beach State defeated Utah but lost to Texas A&M on Thursday.

Two-out magic snaps 49ers' streak

Long Beach State lost to Utah, 3-2, in the finale of the Louisville Slugger Desert Classic in Las Vegas on Sunday.

LBSU RBI record matched — again

Megan Denio becomes second 49er in as many days to drive in 6 runs.

The Long Beach State softball team picked up two more victories Saturday at the Louisville Slugger Desert Classic in Las Vegas.

Bats power The Beach to split in Las Vegas

The Long Beach State softball team went 1-1 in the first day of the Louisville Slugger Desert Classic in Las Vegas.

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MCDANNALD: Who’s the new guy?

Corey Jackson's contributions are not lost on sports columnist Tracy McDannald.

Freshman repeats performance against Boise State

Erin Jones-Wesley records same strikeout total in complete-game effort.

The Long Beach State softball team defeated Boise State, 2-0, for the second consecutive day.

Freshman stellar in softball debut

Right-hander goes the distance, strikes out 8 to lead 49ers.

The Long Beach State softball team defeated Boise State, 2-0, in the second game of the LBSU Round Robin on Saturday.

Two-out rally lifts 'Niners in season opener

The Long Beach State softball team defeated Loyola Marymount, 5-3, at the 49er Softball Complex on Saturday.

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Bounce-back year for 49ers softball?

Catcher, shortstop among fielding positions still up for grabs for LBSU.

A preview of Long Beach State's season opener this weekend at the 49er Softball Complex.

Beach softball picked 4th in Big West

Long Beach State was selected to finish in the same spot the team found itself in at the end of last season.

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LBSU softball to host open tryout

49ers to conduct open tryouts Sept. 27

The Long Beach State softball team will hold tryouts at the 49ers Softball Complex on Sept. 27 at 2 p.m.

'Niner Notes: May 18

Eight Long Beach State softball players collected Big West Conference postseason honors.

Turner’s shutout sends seniors out in style

Beach softball blanks UC Riverside to earn series sweep, finish season at .500

Long Beach State softball provided its six seniors with a proper sendoff by completing a sweep of UC Riverside.

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49ers quiet UCR bats in doubleheader sweep

Beach softball limits Highlanders to one run in two games

Brooke Turner's two-hit shutout highlights the Long Beach State softball team's first day of action against UC Riverside.

'Niner Notes: May 9

Brooke Turner tosses a three-hitter to lift the Long Beach State softball team to a series win against Cal State Fullerton.

'Niner Notes: May 8

Nicholas Armstrong finished second in the decathlon at the Big West Multi-Event Championships. Softball splits two in an ESPNU-televised doubleheader.

'Niner Notes: May 2

Baseball and softball dropped their series finales against last-place teams to cap a forgettable day for Long Beach State.

'Niner Notes: May 1

The 49er women's tennis team sits one win away from bagging its seventh straight Big West title at Indian Wells.

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Softball surrenders 2 homers to drop finale

Long Beach State loses 6-2 in third game against Cal Poly

Long Beach State falls to Cal Poly in a critical Big West Conference showdown.

Petty tosses shutout to key doubleheader split

Long Beach State softball team defeats Cal Poly, 4-0, after dropping first game

The Long Beach State softball team broke through in the sixth inning to salvage its doubleheader against Cal Poly.

'Niner Notes: April 18

Baseball and softball were both unable to pick up road wins on Sunday. Women's golf sits in third place after one round at the Big West Championships.

'Niner Notes: April 17

Baseball and softball evened their respective road series, while women's tennis and women's water polo both closed out the regular season with a home win.

'Niner Notes: April 12-13

Men's golf completed its final tournament of the season before heading into next month's Big West Conference Championships.

'Niner Notes: April 11

Softball fails to complete a three-game sweep of Cal State Northridge, while women's tennis drops a nonconference match to St. Mary's.

'Niner Notes: April 10

Women's tennis concluded a perfect 8-0 run through Big West Conference play. Beach softball earned a doubleheader sweep at Cal State Northridge, while the Dirbags split two at UC Davis.

Tigers pounce on 'Niners with 7th-inning rally

Long Beach State unable to close the deal in 4-2 loss to Pacific

Junior pitcher Brooke Turner took a two-hit shutout into the final inning before things fell apart for the 49er softball team.

49ers split on first day of Big West action

Turner’s two-hit shutout highlights Beach softball’s doubleheader against Pacific

Brooke Turner and Nalani St. Germain paced Beach softball in its 7-0 win. The 49ers were done in by a solo home run in the second game.

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Troubles in the circle, at the plate result in 6-inning loss

49ers called for seven illegal pitches in 8-0 setback against San Diego State

Long Beach State softball falls to San Diego State in a game that saw its pitchers called for seven illegal pitches.

Bruins' bats wake up to put 49ers to sleep

Long Beach State falls, 11-3, after UCLA scores eight runs in bottom of sixth inning

Beach softball took a tied game into the bottom of the sixth only to have its upset bid foiled by an eight-run inning from No. 5 UCLA.

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49er teams have no time for a Beach vacation

LBSU athletes keep ball rolling as campus shuts down for spring break

Long Beach State athletes will continue to be in action, while students take a one-week hiatus from classes.

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Weber plates 3 runs, 49ers fan Flames in doubleheader

Long Beach State softball extends winning streak to five games with sweep of Illinois-Chicago

Junior pitcher Brooke Turner picked up two wins in relief as the Beach softball team earned a sweep of Illinois-Chicago.

'Niner Notes: March 21

Softball upsets No. 25 Massachusetts on the final day of the San Diego Classic II, while baseball fails to finish a three-game sweep of UNLV.

'Niner Notes: March 20

Senior T.J. Mittelstaedt sets the school's career triple record as the Dirtbags take the second game of their weekend series against UNLV.

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'Niner Notes: March 19

Jaklin Alawi's win over a ranked opponent at No. 1 singles highlighted the women's tennis team's upset victory against No. 42 Nebraska.

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Javier rocks Jayhawks with game-winning RBI

Beach softball defeats Kansas to extend winning streak to four games

Despite being called for several illegal pitches, the Long Beach State softball team defeated Kansas on Wednesday afternoon.

'Niner Notes: March 15

Men's golf sits in third place heading into the final round at Pauma Valley. In other news, Long Beach State also picked up Player of the Week honors in baseball and softball.

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St. Germain delivers heroics on final day at Mayfair Park

Freshman belts solo home run to topple Idaho State, plates three runs against San Diego

The 49er softball team concluded the Long Beach State Invitational with wins over Idaho State and San Diego to take four of five games over the weekend.

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'Niner Notes: March 12

Women's tennis posted its third straight sweep, while softball rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat Purdue at Mayfair Park.

'Niner Notes: March 8

Women's golf sits in seventh heading into the final round of the Spartan Invitational. In softball, Brooke Turner collected her 11th Big West Pitcher of the Week award.

'Niner Notes: March 6

Long Beach State women's tennis head coach Jenny Hilt-Costello collected her 200th career coaching victory in a 7-0 sweep of UC Davis.

'Niner Notes: March 5

The 49er softball team's bats stayed quiet in one-run losses to UTEP and Oregon. Potential rain has also changed the start time for baseball and women's tennis tilts on Saturday.

'Niner Notes: Feb. 28

The No. 43 Long Beach State women's tennis team forced three singles matches into a third set before falling, 6-1, to No. 18 Washington.

'Niner Notes: Feb. 27

Baseball, men's basketball, softball, women's tennis and track and field were all in action on an eventful day.

'Niner Notes: Feb. 26

Baseball and men's volleyball find the win column, while softball falls short of shocking No. 10 Stanford. Meanwhile, Beach track and field concludes the first day of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Indoor Championships in Seattle.

'Niner Notes: Feb. 20

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.

'Niner Notes: Feb. 19

The 49er women's tennis team swept UC Riverside, while softball picked up a split in Las Vegas.

'Niner Notes: Feb.14

Beach softball received a jolt from freshman Nalani St. Germain to slam Cal State Bakersfield. Women's golf finished up in Stanford, while the men get underway in Newport Coast.

 

'Niner Notes: Feb. 13

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.

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Softball begins quest for 20th NCAA appearance

LBSU opens 2010 campaign against Loyola Marymount on Saturday in Las Vegas

The 49ers begin their season with a Saturday doubleheader against Loyola Marymount and Illinois at the Sportco Kickoff Classic in Las Vegas.

'Niner Notes: Dec. 2

Beach softball and men's volleyball sign recruits for 2010-11 season.

Danielle Linke

Weary 49ers exit NCAA tournament with loss to Fresno St.

Beach softball defeats UNLV in 13 to extend season before falling to No. 25 Bulldogs

Long Beach State softball ran out of gas Saturday to watch its season come to an end with a split on the second day of NCAA Regional action

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49ers can't break through against Langenfeld, UCLA

Bruins starting pitcher Megan Langenfeld weathers storm against Long Beach State bats

Despite countless quality at-bats, the Long Beach State softball team fell, 4-2, in its Los Angeles Regional opener Friday afternoon

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Griffin named All-West region selection

Senior third baseman qualifies for pool of All-American candidates

Jennifer Griffin was honored by the National Fastpitch Coaces Association on Thursday

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Decisions, decisions: Softball coach mulling over pitchers

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

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Possible meeting with UNLV exudes familiarity

Softball coaches’ past history highlight NCAA Regional storyline

Long Beach State Hall of Famer and current Rebels softball coach Pete Manarino may get the chance to play his former team this weekend at the NCAA Regionals

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Griffin, Petty earn major Big West awards

The 49er softball team earned eight conference honors Tuesday

Donna Kerr

Opposing coaches sound off on NCAA Regional field

Long Beach State to enter softball postseason with experience against three other teams

A look at the other three teams joining Long Beach State this weekend

Beach softball grabs NCAA at-large bid

‘Niners draw No. 2-seeded UCLA in first tournament game

Long Beach State will travel to Westwood to face host and No. 2-seeded UCLA on Friday

Sports Picks: Softball wins regular season finale, sweeps Pacific

49ers will learn postseason fate Sunday at 7 p.m. on ESPNU

Long Beach State also wrapped up its women's golf and tennis seasons, as well as the Big West Conference Multi-Events Championships in track and field during the weekend

Sowder earns 100th victory in softball doubleheader

LBSU wins pair over host Pacific

The 49ers won both games, including an extra-inning affair, over host Pacific on Friday

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Sports Picks: Bittner, Watten named All-Americans

Also, recaps of softball and track and field action from the weekend

A pair of 49er men's volleyball players were honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association on Monday

Sports Picks: Women's golf earns No. 15 seed for NCAA West Regional

Also, softball player Ashley Weber was named the Big West Player of the Week while the Dirtbags prepare to face UCLA on Tuesday

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Titans spoil Senior Day for LBSU softball

Cal State Fullerton shuts out the 49ers, 2-0, in front of sellout crowd

Long Beach State dropped the finale of a three-game series to Cal State Fullerton Sunday afternoon at the 49er Softball Complex

Weber produces 6 hits in 49ers' doubleheader sweep

Beach softball team moves into tie for second place in Big West standings

The Long Beach State softball team moved into a tie for second place after taking two from rival Cal State Fullerton Saturday afternoon

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Jennifer Griffin

Third baseman finds comfort zone at The Beach

Senior Jennifer Griffin has made the transition from her woes at Tennessee

Senior Jennifer Griffin reflects on her road from the University of Tennessee to Long Beach State

Baseball, softball pitchers earn weekly honors

Long Beach State's Adam Wilk and Brooke Turner were named the Big West Conference's Pitcher of the Week in their respective sports Monday

Griffin’s career-high 4 RBIs powers ‘Niners

Beach softball completes three-game sweep of Gauchos

Long Beach State's softball team completed a three-game sweep of UC Santa Barbara at the 49er Softball Complex on Sunday afternoon

Brooke Turner

'Niners sweep ESPNU doubleheader

Shutouts, long balls propel Long Beach State to wins over UC Santa Barbara at 49er Softball Complex

The Long Beach State softball team blanked the visiting UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in a pair of games Saturday afternoon

Sports Picks: Dirtbags to celebrate 20th anniversary

The April 16 edition includes baseball, softball, women's tennis, track and field and women's water polo news

Ashley Weber

Beach softball completes series sweep

‘Niners take three from Cal State Northridge

Long Beach State utilized a six-run second inning en route to a 6-1 win over visiting Cal State Northridge on Sunday afternoon

Beach softball takes two from CS Northridge

LBSU halts Matador winning streak at 11 in doubleheader at 49er Softball Complex

The 49ers halted Cal State Northridge's 11-game winning streak in a doubleheader at the 49er Softball Complex Saturday

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Softball outlasts UC Davis in 9-inning affair

'Niners take series from Aggies on senior slugger’s walk-off double

Long Beach State softball takes two out of three to conclude first weekend of Big West Conference play

Softball splits pair with Aggies on first day of conference action

Extra-inning rally falls short as 'Niners lose second game of doubleheader

'Niners softball takes one of two in afternoon doubleheader dominated by stellar pitching

Ashley Weber

Softball travels for series with national champs

Long Beach State pitchers have daunting task of slowing down high-scoring Arizona State

The 49ers will visit Tempe, Ariz., to take on No. 6 Arizona State in a three-game series starting Friday

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Brooke Turner

Turner flirts with no-hitter

Sophomore right-hander snaps No. 3 UCLA’s 18-game win streak

The Long Beach State softball team upset third-ranked UCLA behind a dominating performance from Brooke Turner on Sunday afternoon

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Hitting woes continue as 49ers lose second straight

Freshman picks up first collegiate loss against Iowa on Day 2 of Long Beach Invitational

The Long Beach State softball team stranded eight runners on base in a 3-0 loss to Iowa on Saturday morning

Golden Panthers pounce on 'Niner miscues to snap streak

Florida International hands Long Beach State first loss at Long Beach Invitational

Florida International denied the Long Beach State softball team's bid for a 10th straight victory Friday night at Mayfair Park

On a roll: 'Niners run win streak to 9

Freshman sensation improves to 6-0 in pitcher's circle

The 49er softball team kicked off the Long Beach State Invitational with a 4-0 win over Longwood on Friday morning

Brooke Turner

Softball completes 5-game sweep at Mayfair Tournament

LBSU extends winning streak to eight games

The 49er softball team took down Iowa State and Fresno State in mercy-rule victories on Sunday

Linke delivers heroics again for 49er softball

Right fielder blasts three-run home run to lead Long Beach State to 4-1 victory

Long Beach State remained unbeaten in the Mayfair Tournament with a 4-1 win over Wisconsin on Saturday night

LBSU freshman shuts out BYU bats

Right-hander scatters five hits, strikes out three batters for second complete game of the season

The 49er softball team won its fifth straight game, shutting out BYU, 5-0, Saturday morning in Lakewood

Danielle Linke

Softball braves the Cyclones for fourth consecutive win

'Niners survive sixth-inning charge to win first game at Mayfair Tournament

Right fielder Danielle Linke belted a three-run home run to lift Long Beach State to a 6-5 win over Iowa State in Lakewood on Friday afternoon

Softball tournament highlights Sports Picks

The 49ers' softball and women's water polo teams were in action on Sunday

Lauren Sims

Big West honors softball, women’s hoops

Juniors Kristen Pocock and Lauren Sims nab Player of the Week

Player of the Week recognition was given to juniors Kristen Pocock and Lauren Sims on Monday

Softball wraps up tournament at SDSU

'Niners bounce back from loss to Washington to defeat Aztecs

Long Beach State split its final pair of games in the Campbell-Cartier Classic in San Diego on Sunday afternoon

'Niners blank Utah State, fall to UCSB

Sophmore Turner tosses 19th career shutout

Long Beach State's softball team picked up a split in the second day of the Campbell-Cartier Classic in San Diego on Saturday

Softball fans the Flames for 5-2 win

LBSU wraps up action in Cathedral City with win over Liberty

The 20th-ranked 49ers posted a 2-2 record at the Cathedral City Kickoff over the weekend to start the 2009 season

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Beach softball prepares for season opener

20th-ranked 49ers selected by conference coaches to win Big West

Long Beach State will start the 2009 campaign in the Cathedral City Kickoff tomorrow in a doubleheader

Beach softball debuts in ranking

'Niners enter season at No. 20 in first ESPN.com/USA Softball national poll

The 49ers will open the 2009 season ranked 20th in the ESPN.com/USA Softball national poll

4 recruits sign to play softball at The Beach

Three high school standouts and one junior college recruit signed national letters of intent to play softball at Long Beach State