LBSU’s offense falls flat in first round of WNIT

The 49er women were held to under 50 points in an opening-round loss to Utah.

Long Beach State heading home early after loss to Titans

The 49ers fall 54-48 to CSUF in the first round of the Big West Conference tournament.

49ers defeat UC Davis on Senior Night

Long Beach State sent out Mary Ochiltree with a 66-54 win over the Aggies.

49er women grab first conference road wins

LBSU defeated Cal State Fullerton and UC Riverside to improve to 7-6 in Big West play.

LBSU women looking to rebound from consecutive losses

The 49ers will host Hawaii and Cal State Northridge this week.

Women's basketball: 49ers swept in NorCal

LBSU dropped games to UC Davis and Pacifc on the road.

Women's basketball: LBSU finishes strong in close contest with UC Irvine

The 49ers went on a 21-8 run in the final minutes to beat the Anteaters 71-61.

Women's basketball: 49ers come from behind to defeat Cal State Fullerton

Devin Hudson’s double-double propelled The Beach to a 45-39 victory.

49er women fall to UC Riverside on last-minute free throws

LBSU shot under 25 percent in its 50-49 loss to the Highlanders.

LBSU’s second-half comeback leads to win over Arizona

The 49ers held the Wildcats to 18 second-half points to earn their second win over a Pac-12 school this year.

Women’s basketball team to face third Pac-12 opponent in four games

The 49ers will attempt to back up an upset of Washington with a win over Arizona.

Women's basketball takes down Washington

The 49ers earned their first win over a Pac-12 foe since 2007.

Women's basketball season preview

The 49ers are in position to exceed expectations.

Sanchez inherits important role with ease

The sophomore guard has taken over as the emotional and on-court leader of the 49ers.

LBSU men picked to win Big West, women to finish fifth

Men’s basketball projected to finish first in Big West Conference According to 13 members of the Big West’s media panel, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team will repeat as conference champions in 2013. The 49ers received 13 of 21 first place votes and finished with 194 points, 30 more than second-place Cal State Fullerton.

LBSU gives reason to turn doubters into believers

After making Big West tournament history, the women’s basketball team has a promising future.

A look at the Long Beach State women's basketball team's memorable season.

LBSU ousted in Big West championship

The 49ers were defeated by UC Santa Barbara 63-54 at Honda Center

The Long Beach State women's basketball team was defeated in the Big West Tournament championship 63-54 by UC Santa Barbara.

LBSU stuns top-seeded Cal Poly

The 49ers will face UC Santa Barbara in the championship game of the Big West tournament Saturday.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team defeated top-seeded Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Friday at Honda Center.

LBSU comes back to shock Northridge

The 49ers mount a 31-4 second half run in upset of the Matadors.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team shocked Cal State Northridge in the first round of the Big West Conference tournament Tuesday night with a 57-52 victory.

LBSU hangs on against CSUF

A late basket from Alex Sanchez helped the ‘Niners seal a victory over the Titans.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team defeated Cal State Fullerton Thursday night 62-61.

'Niners late run falls short against Pacific

Senior Tipesa Moorer's 17 points and eight rebounds were not enough against the Tigers.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team was defeated by Pacific Tuesday night at the Walter Pyramid.

LBSU capitalizes on Aggies poor shooting

The 49ers held UC Davis to just 24.7 percent shooting for the contest.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team defeated UC Davis 67-55 Thursday night at the Walter Pyramid.

‘Niners topple CSUN in double overtime

Senior Tipesa Moorer’s 19 points paced LBSU in its upset of the conference-leading Matadors.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team defeated Big West Conference leader Cal State Northridge 75-72 in double overtime on Saturday night.

LBSU’s comeback bid falls short at UCR

Sophomore Hallie Meneses scores 19 of career-high 21 points in the second half.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team couldn't overcome a 19-point halftime deficit as it fell to UC Riverside, 75-71, on Saturday.

49ers’ road woes continue in big loss to UCI

The ‘Niners commit 28 turnovers in their 25-points loss to the Anteaters.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team was defeated 86-61 Thursday evening at the hands of UC Irvine. 

‘Niners can’t overcome Olivier’s career day

CSUF's Mya Olivier poured in a career-best 23 points en route to a 21-point victory over the 49ers.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team dropped another road game in a 74-53 loss to Cal State Fullerton.

‘Niners pay a visit to CSUF

LBSU has its sights set on a third straight Big West victory.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team will face off with Cal State Fullerton on Saturday afternoon at Titan Gym.

Ware, Moorer grab Big West Player of the Week honors

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.

49ers defeat UC Santa Barbara behind outstanding defensive performance

The ‘Niners surrender just 34 points to the Gauchos while holding them to 27.8 percent shooting.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team improved to 7-2 at the Walter Pyramid with a 46-34 victory over UC Santa Barbara on Thursday night.

Turnovers, lackluster shooting lead to 49ers first Big West Conference loss

The ‘Niners commit 26 turnovers in their 57-50 loss to Cal State Northridge.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team committed 26 turnovers in their 57-50 loss to Cal State Northridge.

Sanchez led ‘Niners earn wire-to-wire victory over UCI

Freshman Alex Sanchez paced The Beach with 18 points on 8 of 10 shooting.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team never trailed en route to a 63-51 victory over UC Irvine.

49ers open Big West play with big win over UC Riverside

'Niners use solid first half effort to hold off Highlanders.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team had four players score in double figures in their 70-59 victory over UC Riverside.

‘Niners run out of gas in double–OT thriller

The 49ers were able to mount a comeback, but their efforts fell just short.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team lost in the championship game of the Beach Classic to Wichita State in double–overtime, 73-64.

Spargo earns Big West Player of the Week

Freshman guard collects the honor after averaging 17 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last weekend.

Freshman guard Lauren Spargo has been named the Big West Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday afternoon.

49ers dominate Western Michigan en route to 20-point victory

LBSU led wire-to-wire and remain unbeaten at home.

Two LBSU players have career-high's in scoring in the 49ers dominate victory.

Spargo’s big first half helps 49ers stay perfect at home

Four ‘Niners score in double figures in the win over Dartmouth College

Freshman Lauren Spargo tied a career-high in scoring with 16 points in the first half alone to help lead the 'Niners to their fourth victory of the season.

LBSU falls big as Arizona finishes strong

Wildcats use 17-2 run in final six minutes to close out the 49ers women’s basketball team.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team couldn't hold off a fierce 17-2 run by the University of Arizona on Sunday as the 49ers suffered a 66-42 loss at the McKale Center.

‘Niners shake off late scoreless stretch in OT win over Nevada

LBSU overcomes a four-point deficit after going scoreless for seven and a half minutes.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team snapped a three-game skid with an overtime victory over the University of Nevada on Thursday.

Sanchez’s career-night not enough against Washington

Freshman guard scores 20 points as 49ers shoot a lowly 29.1 percent from the field.

Freshman guard Alex Sanchez scored a career-high 20 points, but the Long Beach State women's basketball were unable to hold off a 54.2 shooting percentage from the University of Washington as the 49ers fell, 80-46, on Sunday.

‘Niners unable slow down Seattle

Redhawks shoot 55.8 percent from the field, 62.5 from the 3-point line in 29-point win over LBSU.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team suffered a 78-49 loss to Seattle University on Friday at the Connolly Center.

Rebounding woes, late run plagues ‘Niners in loss to Iona

Despite shooting a season-high, women's basketball team out-rebounded, 50-28.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team gave up a nine-point lead on the road in the second half of 78-73 loss to Iona College on Saturday.

Balanced attack snaps The Beach’s three-game skid

Three players score in double figures to lead women’s basketball team over Columbia.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 70-61 victory over Columbia University on Friday in New York.

LBSU blows double-digit lead in loss to Santa Clara

Women’s basketball team gets outscored by 16 points in second half.

The Long Beach State blew a 16-point first half lead before falling to Santa Clara University on Monday.

Sac State slips past ‘Niners

Women’s basketball team commits 35 turnovers in seven-point loss to Hornets.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team suffered a seven-point loss to Sacramento State on Saturday at The Nest in Sacramento.

Former 49ers assistant coach dies in plane crash

Miranda Serna served as an assistant to the women’s basketball team from 1999-2001.

Former Long Beach State assistant coach Miranda Serna was killed, along with three others, in a plane accident Thursday.

Poor shooting, turnovers haunt The Beach in first loss

Sophomore Ella Clark records first career double-double in losing effort against Syracuse.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team shot 23.2 percent from the field and committed 31 turnovers in a 39-point loss to Syracuse on Sunday.

49ers earn largest margin of victory since 2006

Women’s basketball team forces 30 turnovers in romp of Utah Valley in season opener.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team handed Utah Valley a 75-43 drubbing in both teams' season opener at the Walter Pyramid on Friday night.

Injury-riddled ‘Niners head into season with question marks

Nine of 13 players on the women’s basketball roster have yet to play in an LBSU uniform.

A season preview of the 2011-12 Long Beach State women's basketball team

Women’s basketball picked to finish last in Big West preseason poll

The 49ers collected 63 points, while Cal Poly was tabbed to win the nine-team conference.

The Long Beach State women's basketball was tabbed to finish last in the Big West Conference.

Women’s hoops inks point guard for 2011-2012

Junior college standout Hallie Meneses becomes the sixth recruit to sign with LBSU this season.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team signed point guard Hallie Meneses this past weekend.

Wynn inks another recruit for 2011-2012

Sigrid Skorpen of Norway will join the Long Beach State women’s basketball team this season.

Long Beach State women's basketball head coach Jody Wynn announced the signing of Sigrid Skorpen on Friday.

Wynn signs two recruits to women’s basketball team

Freshman Lauren Spargo and junior college transfer Mary Ochiltree will join the 49ers this fall.

Long Beach State head coach Jody Wynn announced the signing of two recruits last Thursday.

Clark to try out for British teams

LBSU women's basketball player to spend summer with two national squads.

Long Beach State women's basketball player Ella Clark will be trying out for two British national teams this summer.

LBSU’s second leading scorer granted release from scholarship

Women’s basketball guard Brandi Henton quits team to “seek other schools.”

Long Beach State freshman guard Brandi Henton was granted a release from her basketball scholarship this past Monday.

Rout ends LBSU women’s basketball season

49ers fall in first round of Big West Conference Tournament.

The sixth-seeded Long Beach State women's basketball team lost, 83-65, to No. 3 UC Riverside in the first round of the Big West Conference Tournament in Riverside on Tuesday.

’Niners look to erase road woes in tournament

No. 6-seeded LBSU to face No. 3 UCR in first-round game tonight in Riverside.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team will open the Big West Conference Tournament on the road Tuesday.

Freshman headlines LBSU women’s postseason honors

Senior Courtney Jacob named to All-Big West second team.

Brandi Henton was named Big West Conference Freshman of the Year on Monday.

Big West Tournament pairings set

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.

Playoff picture clears up after loss

49ers destined for 6th or 7th seed in Big West Tournament, could return to Riverside for 1st round.

Long Beach State lost at UC Riverside, 83-65, on Wednesday night.

Senior gives LBSU reason to have faith

After missing 18 months, Courtney Jacob has the 49ers women’s basketball team on the upswing.

A profile featuring Long Beach State women's basketball player Courtney Jacob.

49ers watch Mustangs win share of Big West

LBSU shoots just 16 percent in the second half against Cal Poly.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team was unable to find its shooting touch on Saturday.

Women can’t hold on, lose 74-70

The Long Beach State women's basketball team started its three-game road trip with a loss at UC Santa Barbara on Thursday.

VAFAMANESH: Don’t count LBSU women out just yet

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.

OT thriller caps Senior Night

Streaking 49ers win third straight for first time this season.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team won for the fifth time in its last seven games Thursday night.

Jacob leads The Beach over UC Davis in nail-biter

49ers move into 6th place in Big West Conference standings.

Senior forward's clutch play down the stretch gives the Long Beach State women's basketball team a come-from-behind victory Saturday night.

LBSU wins, widens gap in Big West standings

49ers tied with Pacific, but Tigers hold tiebreaker for seventh place.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team defeated Cal State Northridge, 74-64, on Wednesday night.

Seattle spoils LBSU's festivities

49ers turn the ball over 36 times in front of former coach, player.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team suffered a 73-54 loss to Seattle in nonconference action Friday.

Bringing back a blast from the past

Former women’s basketball head coach, players recall LBSU glory days.

A look at the glory days of the Long Beach State women's basketball program, and a T-shirt slogan focused on restoring the tradition.

Second half trouble for 49ers

CSUF out-scores LBSU by 15 points after halftime.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team lost at Cal State Fullerton, 64-48, on Saturday.

LBSU posts first win streak

Senior forward leads the way in first-half offensive clinic.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team won consecutive games for the first time this season Thursday night.

LBSU looking to build on latest Big West victory

49ers prepare to host Pacific on Thursday.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's basketball team's contest against the University of the Pacific on Thursday.

49ers stop 4-game skid in thriller

Senior guard sinks game-winning free throw in closing seconds.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team stunned visiting UC Irvine, 80-79, at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday.

Poor shooting plagues 'Niners

LBSU shoots 33.8 percent in 12-point loss.

Long Beach State women's basketball team lost to Cal State Fullerton, 77-65, on Wednesday night.

49er women drop third straight

Late Pacific run leads to 76-65 loss.

The Long Beach State women's basketball lost on the road to the University of the Pacific on Saturday.

The Beach suffers consecutive 18-point losses

UC Davis scores 34 points off LBSU turnovers.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team lost to UC Davis, 85-67, on Thursday night.

Poor start dooms women's basketball

LSBU falls behind 13-0, never recovers at UC Irvine.

Long Beach State lost, 77-59, on the road at UC Irvine on Saturday.

49er women pick up first Big West victory

LBSU defense forces 24 turnovers in 14-point victory over host Cal State Northridge.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team went on the road and defeated Cal State Northridge, 64-50, on Wednesday night.

Extra possessions haunt 'Niners

LBSU turns ball over 22 times, allows 18 offensive rebounds to Cal Poly.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team lost, 83-72, to visiting Cal Poly on Sunday afternoon.

LBSU overwhelmed in conference opener

UC Santa Barbara doubles up The Beach in the second half, 36-18.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team lost to UC Santa Barbara, 70-43, at the Walter Pyramid on Thursday night.

Wynn remains ‘optimistic’ heading into conference play

Long Beach State opens at home Thursday against UC Santa Barbara at 7 p.m.

The 49ers women's basketball team will look to avenge last season's Big West tournament loss.

The Beach fades down the stretch

49ers outscored 21-5 by North Carolina State to close the contest.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team ran out of gas Tuesday in a 92-72 loss to North Carolina State at the Walter Pyramid.

49ers take advantage of trips to free-throw line

LBSU capitalizes on 33 second-half attempts in physical affair.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team defeated Florida A&M, 72-62, on Sunday at the Walter Pyramid.

Freshman center quits women’s hoops team

Janae Coffee quit the Long Beach State women's basketball team, head coach Jody Wynn said.

Shooting for A’s — and wins

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 continues rough stretch

Women's basketball runs losing streak to four games.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team will next host the Beach Classic beginning Dec. 19.

‘Niners falter in second half against Toreros

San Diego uses 18-2 run to pull away for 15-point victory.

Long Beach State women's basketball suffers ninth double-digit loss of the season Wednesday night at the Walter Pyramid.

LBSU closes out Gene Hackerman Invitational with double-digit loss

Janae Coffee leads women’s basketball with 13 points, 10 rebounds.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team will return home Dec. 8 for its first home game since Nov. 19.

'Niners drop rematch with PVAMU

Tipesa Moorer scores season-high 15 points in loss

The Long Beach State men's basketball team will take on Rice at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the next round of the Gene Hackerman Invitational.

49ers look to gain momentum in Houston

Women's basketball to face Prairie View A&M on Friday.

Women's basketball earns first victory

Long Beach State shoots 48.5 percent, defeats North Carolina Central by 17 points

Courtney Jacob led a balanced 49ers attack with an impressive all-around performance Sunday afternoon.

Turnovers continue to thwart winless ‘Niners

Freshman Ella Clark scores career-high 16 points in loss to Washington State.

Long Beach State will conclude the Rainbow Wahine Showdown on Sunday against North Carolina Central or Gonzaga.

Jacob’s return not enough for LBSU in Hawaii

Senior scores team-high 11 points in her season debut.

Women's basketball set to play Washington State on Saturday.

Freshman scores half of points in loss

Brandi Henton nets 30 points to lead LBSU in Los Angeles.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team lost, 82-60, at USC on Sunday afternoon.

49ers comeback bid falls short in home opener

Brandi Henton leads women's basketball with 25 points and 11 rebounds.

Long Beach State's Amanda Sims adds 19 points in the loss.

MCDANNALD: What a weird night in college hoops

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.

'Niners leave LA searching for answers, first win

LMU opens the contest with a 26-0 run.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team lost 74-43 on Monday night in Los Angeles.

LBSU women blown out in season opener

The Long Beach State women's basketball team dropped a 71-39 decision Saturday at Oregon State to start the 2010-11 season.

49ers ink four recruits

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.

49ers to limp into season opener without ‘set lineup’

Nearly one-third of women’s basketball roster sidelined with injuries.

A season preview of the Long Beach State women's basketball team by Assistant Sports Editor Tracy McDannald.

Ready or not, first-year point guard thrust into prominent role

Freshman Brandi Henton embraces opportunity to guide freshmen-heavy women’s roster.

A look at the Long Beach State women's basketball team's floor general who will have to learn on the fly this season.

Turnovers, rebounding issues cost LBSU in exhibition

49ers will be without senior guard Melanie Lisnock for at least 6 weeks.

49ers fall to Cal Poly Pomona for second straight year in exhibition.

LBSU women picked 7th in preseason media poll

No 49ers selected to preseason all-conference team by media.

Big West Media Day: Women’s basketball outlook

Long Beach State women's basketball head coach Jody Wynn discussed the upcoming season Wednesday at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney.

Big West leaders show why they coach, not cook

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.

LBSU men’s basketball video causes stir on Web

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.

Women’s basketball schedule released

Four Pac-10 schools, 2010 NCAA Tournament participant highlight 49ers’ opponents.

Long Beach State will open the regular season at Oregon State on Nov. 13.

Injury-riddled 49ers jump into first practice

The Long Beach State women's basketball team conducted its first practice of the season Tuesday.

'Niner Notes

The Long Beach State women's basketball team to hold first official practice, while women's volleyball falls out of the top-25.

Figueroa released by Sparks

Long Beach State senior Karina Figueroa did not make the cut as the Los Angeles Sparks trimmed their roster.

Figueroa held in check, Sparks drop exhibition

Long Beach State senior went scoreless in WNBA preseason game at Pyramid

Senior Karina Figueroa was greeted with cheers at the Walter Pyramid. Only this time, she was wearing a Los Angeles Sparks jersey.

Figueroa returns to Pyramid as member of Los Angeles Sparks

WNBA team to play exhibition against San Antonio on Saturday

The Los Angeles Sparks will feature a familiar 49er on its roster when the WNBA team plays an exhibition at the Walter Pyramid.

'Niner Notes: April 15

Women's water polo team concludes Big West regular season winless in conference play.

Figueroa in pursuit of WNBA dream

Long Beach State guard invited to participate in Los Angeles Sparks training camp

Karina Figueroa hopes to pave the way for future Long Beach State women's basketball players to play professional ball.

'Niner Notes: April 9

Errors plagued the Dirtbags in their 3-2 loss at UC Davis to kick off a three-game series.

Offensive struggles end season for Beach women

49ers shoot just 29.3 percent from field in quarterfinal loss to UC Santa Barbara

An ice-cold shooting performance ousted the 49er women's basketball team from the Big West tournament.

‘Niners look to continue unexpected resurgence

Long Beach State women’s head coach Jody Wynn sizes up team’s chances in Big West tournament

Women's basketball head coach Jody Wynn sits down to discuss the Big West tournament  as the 49ers prepare to face UC Santa Barbara in the quarterfinal round.

Big West Conference reveals postseason honors

T.J. Robinson, Karina Figueroa earn first team recognition

Long Beach State had a total of five players nab conference accolades on Monday.

Final weekend to determine seeds

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.

Tigers put a damper on LBSU senior night

Beach women's basketball team falls into tie for fourth in Big West with 77-67 loss

Long Beach State women's basketball dropped its final game of the season at the Walter Pyramid on a rain-soaked Saturday evening.

Rematch with Aggies produces same results

Beach offense slow out of the gate in 70-46 loss to UC Davis

Just like in the two teams' previous meeting, the 49er women's basketball team spotted UC Davis a big early lead that cost it any chance of staying close.

QUEZADA: LBSU enters stretch run in unusual spot

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.

'Niner Notes: Feb. 22-23

Lauren Sims was named an Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

LBSU outlasts Tigers in 2 OTs

Women's basketball sinks 11 free throws in second extra period to pull out victory

Women's basketball outscores Pacific 17-7 in second extra period to snuff out victory.

Slow start buries LBSU women in Davis

Aggies torch 49ers with 22-2 start before hanging on for win

The Long Beach State women's basketball team was sluggish out of the gate in a loss at UC Davis.

Second-half comeback extends winning streak to 3

49er women sweep season series against Gauchos for first time since 1990-91

The 49er women's basketball team overcame a late 13-point deficit to defeat UC Santa Barbara.

Clutch baskets down the stretch lead to win over Cal Poly

Senior Karina Figueroa's 26 points helps 49er women get payback against Mustangs

The Long Beach State women's basketball team overcame a 24-5 Cal Poly run to pull out a win Thursday night at the Walter Pyramid.

49ers dominate CSUN from start to finish

Women’s basketball team cruises to 86-67 win over Matadors, moves to fourth in Big West

The 49er women's basketball team refused to let up in a runaway win at Cal State Northridge.

49ers fail to climb out of early hole

LBSU women’s basketball team could not erase 22-point deficit in loss to Cal State Fullerton

A sluggish first half made it difficult for the 49er women's basketball team to pull out a win at Cal State Fullerton.

'Niner Notes: Jan. 16

Like the 49er men, Long Beach State's women's basketball team could not win the rebounding battle against Cal Poly, falling to the Mustangs in San Luis Obispo.

'Niner Notes: Jan. 13-14

The 49er women's basketball team notched a road win against defending Big West Conference champion UC Santa Barbara.

Second-half charge keys victory over UC Irvine

The 49er women's basketball team sinks 20-of-24 from the foul line in a 67-55 win over the Anteaters

The Long Beach State women's basketball team outscored UC Irvine 47-31 in the second half to run away with a win at the Walter Pyramid.

LBSU women squander 17-point lead in defeat

The 49ers' second-half shooting woes continued for a second consecutive contest

The Long Beach State women's basketball team lost to Cal State Fullerton, 67-60, at the Walter Pyramid on Thursday afternoon.

Late run keys conference-opening win for LBSU women

The 49ers outscore UC Riverside, 21-6, over the final eight minutes to pull away

The Long Beach State women's basketball team won its first Big West Conference opener in four seasons with a 55-46 victory over UC Riverside at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday.

49ers fall to Golden Bears, 80-71

Cal protects 13-point lead to escape with victory

Karina Figueroa's game-high 24 points was not enough for the Long Beach State women's basketball team Monday night at the Walter Pyramid.

49er women hold off Idaho

Senior forward Ally Wade scores game-high 20 points to lead LBSU, snap 4-game skid

Long Beach State defeated the Vandals, 65-53, at the Walter Pyramid on Sunday afternoon.

Hoops teams tackle loaded winter slate

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.

'Niner Notes: Dec. 11-14

Stephan Gilling collects the first Big West Conference Player of the Week honor of his career.

'Niner Notes: Dec 6-8

The Long Beach State men's basketball team handed fourth loss of season by No. 2 Texas on Monday night.

LBSU outmuscled in home loss to USC

The 49er women’s basketball team loses rebounding battle, game to head coach Jody Wynn’s alma mater

The 49er women's basketball team's late-second half surge was not enough to upset USC at the Walter Pyramid.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Leslie picks USC

Online extra: Daily 49er takes a look back at how close Lisa Leslie was to being a 49er.

Wynn welcomes familiar faces to Pyramid

The 49er women’s basketball team hosts head coach’s alma mater USC tonight at 7 p.m.

The Long Beach State women's basketball team will have to compete with eight players that measure 6-feet or taller in a home contest against USC tonight at 7 p.m.

All-Big West selection dismissed

LBSU women’s basketball player, Whitney Fields, no longer with squad

The 49er women's basketball team will be without the services of senior forward Whitney Fields for the rest of the season.

'Niner Notes: Nov. 27-28

The Long Beach State women's basketball team edged out Rice to split two games at the University of Miami Thanksgiving Tournament.

'Niner Notes: Nov. 23-24

A trio of Long Beach State women's volleyball players landed on the All-Big West first team.

Sims balances basketball, classwork

Rhodes Scholar candidate also scores high marks from behind 3-point line for 49er women

Senior guard and Rhodes Scholar Lauren Sims is positioning herself for life after her playing days are over.

Second-half comeback falls short

LBSU women drop 75-70 decision to visiting Loyola Marymount

The 49er women's basketball team cut a 19-point deficit down to four but inched no closer Monday night at the Walter Pyramid.

Guard play delivers 'Wynn'-ing formula in opener

Seniors Karina Figueroa, Lauren Sims combine for 43 points in head coach Jody Wynn's debut

The Long Beach State women's basketball team defeated Prairie View A&M, 76-68, to open the 2009-10 campaign Friday night at the Walter Pyramid.

MCDANNALD: Figueroa’s luck turns around

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.

Wynn hauls in first batch of recruits

Three prospects sign to play for the 49er women’s basketball team

Beach women's basketball coach Jody Wynn scores three prospects during the early signing period.

SEASON PREVIEW: 49ers prepare for first season of Wynn era

Up-tempo offense one of many major changes with reloaded women's basketball team

The 49er women's basketball team will receive a clean slate with first-year head coach Jody Wynn at the helm.

LBSU women’s basketball picked 5th

Defending champion UC Santa Barbara preseason front-runner in Big West

The media picked Long Beach State to finish in the middle of the pack after a last-place finish last season.

Wynn ready to ‘bring back the glory’ for LBSU

First-year head coach hopes extra effort can restore women's program to respectability

Women's basketball head coach Jody Wynn hopes late nights spent in the Walter Pyramid will help The Beach return to prominence.

Coaches cook up season outlook

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.

Big West coaches create hell’s kitchen

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.

Wife, husband make 'Wynn'-ing combo

Head coach Jody Wynn and assistant Derek hope to revive 49er women's basketball

The Long Beach State women's basketball team will have a clean slate with Jody Wynn and husband Derek on the coaching staff.

Former 49er finds career in WNBA front office

Penny Toler runs day-to-day operations for Los Angeles Sparks

Penny Toler, now General Manager of the LA Sparks, began her successful career playing for Long Beach State.

Wynn makes first decision, adds 3 assistant coaches

First-year women's basketball head coach Jody Wynn announced her coaching staff Tuesday

Not wasting time: Wynn conducts first practice

Conditioning the focus for new women’s basketball head coach

New head coach Jody Wynn and the women's basketball team took the Walter Pyramid floor Monday afternoon

Beach women hire ‘Wynn’-er from USC

Jody Wynn becomes sixth head coach in LBSU history, ready to ‘shock the conference’

Former Trojans assistant Jody Wynn was named the sixth women's basketball head coach in Long Beach State history Tuesday afternoon

Jody Wynn named new women's basketball coach

A press conference is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today to introduce the former Southern California assistant coach

New women’s hoops coach to be named Tuesday

Long Beach State will name Mary Hegarty's successor at 3:30 p.m. in the Ukleja Room of the Walter Pyramid

Hegarty, LBSU part ways

Search for new women’s head basketball coach has not started

Mary Hegarty will not return next season as the head coach of the Long Beach State women's basketball team

49er women receive 3 conference honors

Whitney Fields, Lauren Sims and Adelle Walton were recognized by the Big West

Long Beach State's women's basketball team didn't qualify for the Big West Tournament but still walked away with some recognition

No Big West Tournament for women's hoops

49ers, head coach Mary Hegarty to discuss future next week

Long Beach State dropped a 74-62 decision to conference-leading UC Santa Barbara on Saturday night at the Walter Pyramid

49er women squander latest bid to clinch

Turnovers haunt LBSU as Cal Poly scores 27 points off turnovers

The Long Beach State women's basketball fell to visiting Cal Poly at the Walter Pyramid on Thursday night

Women's hoops falls, 70-61

'Niners searching for conference tournament berth with two games remaining

Long Beach State dropped a crucial game to visiting Cal State Fullerton at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday night

Poor shooting in 2nd half hurts 49er women

LBSU manages just 19 points after the break

Long Beach State connected on just 13.3 percent of its shots after the break in a 64-48 loss Friday night at the Walter Pyramid

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

WBBALL: 49ers post back-to-back wins for first time

LBSU limits UTPA to 23 second-half points

Long Beach State defeated Texas-Pan American, 78-58, in non-conference action Saturday night at the Walter Pyramid

LBSU tops Matadors

Lauren Sims' double-double helps 49ers lead contest wire to wire

The 49er women's basketball team took control of eighth place in the Big West Conference with a 63-50 victory Wednesday night

Women’s basketball set for 3-game homestand starting tonight

‘Niners attempt to secure sole possession of final conference tournament spot

Long Beach State will face visiting Cal State Northridge tonight at 7 p.m. at the Walter Pyramid

49er women fall at Pacific in 2OT

Long Beach State dropped a 98-92 decision on the road in Stockton on Saturday

49er women top UC Davis on the road

Three LBSU players score in double figures en route to victory

Long Beach State's women's basketball team defeated the Aggies, 68-64, at The Pavilion on Thursday night

Poor first half dooms ‘Niners

UC Irvine scores 42 points before the break en route to victory

Long Beach State's women's basketball team dropped a 68-62 decision to UC Irvine on Saturday night at the Walter Pyramid

LBSU women come from behind for first Big West win

'Niners use second-half surge to complete comeback

The 49ers edged host Cal State Fullerton, 54-51, for their first conference win of the season Thursday night

Hegarty hopeful for first conference win

The women’s basketball team might receive a boost for tonight’s game against the Titans

Sophomore guard LaTorya Barbee may return sooner than expected to an injury-depleted Long Beach State squad on Thursday

‘Niners losing skid extended to eight games

Women's hoops team falls in Riverside, hurt by starter losses

Long Beach State lost to host UC Riverside, 57-41, Saturday night to remain winless in Big West Conference play

Women's hoops team having winter to dis-remember

Overtime defeats, injuries plague fading 49ers

Long Beach State dropped an overtime decision to host CS Northridge, 88-84, at the Matadome on Saturday night

Aggies edge 49ers, 55-54, on controversial play

Head coach Mary Hegarty criticizes officials as LBSU drops fifth straight

The Long Beach State women's basketball team lost to UC Davis on Saturday night at the Walter Pyramid

A tale of two halves: The Beach falls to Pacific, 76-62

LBSU squanders seven-point halftime lead, loses fourth straight game

The 49er women's basketball team lost to the Tigers in front of a record-breaking crowd of 2,656 at the Walter Pyramid on Thursday afternoon

Beach women to host Pacific in Big West home opener

'Niners face Tigers in NCAA's 'Pack the House Challenge' on Thursday

Long Beach State seeks to end three-game slide, earn first conference victory

Losses, season-ending injuries mount for LBSU women

49ers shoot under 32 percent in Big West opener; Pair of guards likely done for season

The Long Beach State women's basketball team was dealt more than a 66-48 defeat at UC Santa Barbara on Friday night

Men's, women’s hoops gear up for Big West play

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

‘Niners have ‘Fields’ day against Aggies

Long Beach State limits turnovers, ends three-game slide in 74-61 victory over New Mexico State

Junior Whitney Fields torched New Mexico State for a career-high 30 points off the bench for the 49er women's basketball team on Monday night

Slow start plagues women's hoops against BYU

Long Beach State lost to Brigham Young, 66-49, on Saturday at the Walter Pyramid

'Niners burned in the desert

Wildcats ice game at the free-throw line, hold on for victory

The Long Beach State women's basketball team lost to Arizona, 56-47, in Tucson

49ers dropped by 32 at Nebraska

Women's basketball team also loses forward for rest of season

Long Beach State fell, 76-44, to the Huskers on Friday night; Junior Sahfiya Brown out for the year with torn ACL

Looking for a leader: Senior steps into role

Kaiti O'Brien remains positive about changes since freshman season with women's basketball team

Women’s hoops gets back on winning track

LBSU splits road games against Idaho, Washington State

Three 49ers scored in double figures to snap the women's basketball team's three-game losing streak on Sunday

Portland State deals 'Niners 'unacceptable' 71-56 loss

Head coach Mary Hegarty not pleased with team's emotion, poor start

Long Beach State's women's basketball team dropped to 1-3 on the season Monday night at the Walter Pyramid

Junior guard named co-Big West women’s basketball Player of the Week

Near triple-double earns Courtney Jacob her first conference honor Monday

Jacob's career-high 30 points not enough

49ers lose on the road despite junior guard's all-around effort

Long Beach State's women's basketball team fell to 1-2 with a 83-63 loss at Loyola Marymount on Monday night

‘Niners pummel Spartans for first win of season

Junior records double-double in short-handed women's hoops squad’s blow-out victory

Long Beach State defeats San Jose State, 83-59, behind Courtney Jacobs' 15 points and 11 rebounds

49er women's home opener spoiled by Aztecs

LBSU's late charge falls short in 67-59 loss

Long Beach State's late charge falls short in 67-59 loss at the Walter Pyramid on Sunday afternoon

Sports Picks: Cross country teams place 5th, 6th at Big West

Also, the women's basketball team to host exhibition game

Also, the women's basketball team to host exhibition game

Baseball coach contract extension highlights Sports Picks

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.

Final Olympic results headline Sports Picks

Also, cross country and women's basketball news.

Women’s basketball fills coaching position

Former Stanford assistant to help guide 49ers squad

Women’s basketball team adds coach

Jackie Zink will join the 49er coaching staff after one season with national champion runner-up Stanford.