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The women's volleyball team at Long Beach State is no stranger to success. Under coach Brian Gimmillaro, the 49ers hold a record 10 Big West Conference titles. The 1998 team, which included Olympic athlete Misty May-Treanor, became the first volleyball team in NCAA Division I history to finish an entire season undefeated. This year, the ladies of LBSU volleyball qualified for their 25th NCAA tournament appearance with a re-tooled roster. »Official Site.

Women's Volleyball

Ledoux and Hampton named Honorable Mention All-Americans

The pair of 49ers continue to receive accolades

Senior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux was named an All-American for the third time, while sophomore middle blocker Haleigh Hampton earned her first selection.

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Ledoux, Hampton named to AVCA All-West Team

Both LBSU women’s volleyball players are guaranteed at least an Honorable Mention All-America select

Long Beach State women's volleyball players Caitlin Ledoux and Haleigh Hampton were named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-West Region Team.

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Ugland: LBSU women’s volleyball has plenty reasons to be hopeful

Despite losing four seniors, the 49ers will return an abundance of young talent in 2012.

An opinion column regarding the the outlook of the 2012 Long Beach State women's volleyball team.

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San Diego ends LBSU's season, streak — again

Toreros snap the 49ers’ 15-match winning streak in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team was eliminated by the University of San Diego in the first round of the NCAA Tournament for the second consecutive time on Friday.

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49ers look to avenge last year's NCAA Tournament loss

Women’s volleyball to face San Diego in the first round of the 64-team tournament on Friday.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's volleyball team's first round match against San Diego in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.

‘Niners to face San Diego in first round of NCAA’s — again

Women’s volleyball team will open the 64-team tournament on Friday at 5:30 p.m. at UCLA.

In a rematch of last year's first round loss, the Long Beach State women's volleyball team will face the University of San Diego on Friday to start the NCAA Tournament at 5:30 p.m. at UCLA.

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Ledoux leads LBSU to longest winning streak in 10 years

Senior records double-double in season finale to extend winning streak to 15 matches.

The No. 23-ranked Long Beach State women's volleyball team earned its 15th consecutive victory Saturday — its longest winning streak in 10 years — on Senior Night at the Walter Pyramid.

49ers overcome first-set woes to claim 14th straight win

Junior outside hitter Janisa Johnson registers 14 kills on a .538 clip in four-frame victory.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team earned its 14th consecutive victory Saturday with a four-set over Central Michigan on Friday.

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49ers’ blocking too much for LMU

Women’s volleyball team combines for 15 blocks en route to sweep.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team earned a sweep over Loyola Marymount University on Wednesday at the Walter Pyramid.

Ledoux, Hampton named to first-team All-Big West

Five LBSU players were honored by the conference’s postseason awards.

Five players Long Beach State women's volleyball players were honored by the Big West Conference on Tuesday.

Pair of freshmen power 49ers to 12th consecutive victory

Bre Mackie and Alma Serna combine for 26 kills in four-setter against UCI.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team concluded Big West Conference play with a four-set win over UCI.

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49ers have little control over hosting NCAA Tournament match

Women’s volleyball team closes out season with four sub-par opponents.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's volleyball team's upcoming schedule and hopes of hosting an NCAA Tournament match.

Pair of LBSU athletes earn Big West recognition

Conference names Larry Anderson and Caitlin Ledoux player of the week.

Two Long Beach State athletes were named Big West Conference Player of the Week on Monday.

Gimmillaro inks two recruits

LBSU women’s volleyball head coach signs two players on AVCA All-American watch list.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team signed two recruits to national letters of intent.

Ledoux’s stellar play leads ‘Niners to 11th consecutive win

Senior outside hitter records 20 kills and a season-high 16 digs in four-set victory over UC Davis.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team earned its 11th consecutive victory of the season Saturday.

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Women’s volleyball faces important road trip this weekend

49ers await chance to clinch Big West Conference title outright.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's volleyball team's upcoming matches this weekend.

LBSU clinches at least a share of Big West crown

Women’s volleyball team earns ninth straight victory in straight-setter against Cal State Fullerton.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team clinched at least a share of the Big West Conference title with its ninth consecutive victory of the season Saturday night.

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49ers look to clinch share of Big West title, keep streak alive

Women’s volleyball to host Cal State Fullerton on Saturday at 7 p.m.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's volleyball team's upcoming match against Cal State Fullerton at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday at 7 p.m.

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49ers earn second consecutive sweep, eighth consecutive win

Freshman Alma Serna tallies a match-high 11 kills in victory over Cal State Northridge.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball earned its eighth consecutive victory on Saturday with a straight-set win over Cal State Northridge at the Walter Pyramid.

LBSU earns redemption in less than convincing win

Delainey Aigner-Swesey collects 11 kills in straight-set victory over UC Riverside.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team earned a straight-set win over UC Riverside on Friday at the Walter Pyramid.

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Senior’s resiliency translates into winning formula

After returning from injury, Caitlin Ledoux has the LBSU women’s volleyball team on the upswing.

A feature on Long Beach State women's volleyball star Caitlin Ledoux.

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Hampton collects second Big West honor in three weeks

The sophomore middle blocker earns the weekly accolade after combining for 39 kills last weekend.

Sophomore middle blocker Haleigh Hampton earned her second Big West Conference Player of the Week award on Monday.

Women’s volleyball runs up winning streak to six

LBSU extends its first-place lead in the Big West to two and a half matches with a win over UCSB.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team defeated UCSB on Saturday.

Sophomore middle blocker guides LBSU in comeback

Haleigh Hampton had 20 kills to lead the women’s volleyball team to a five-set win over Cal Poly.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team rallied from a one-set deficit to beat Cal Poly on Friday.

LBSU to face critical road swing this weekend

The women’s volleyball team leads the Big West Conference by a match and a half.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's volleyball team's upcoming road matches this weekend.

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Balanced attack leads ‘Niners past Pacific

Four members of the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team record double-digits in kills.

Four members of the Long Beach State women's volleyball team recorded double-digits in kills on Saturday.

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LBSU takes sole possession of first in Big West

The women’s volleyball team claims a straight-set victory over UC Davis on Friday night.

The women's volleyball team claimed a straight-set victory over UC Davis on Friday night.

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‘Niners look to capitalize with healthier lineup

Women’s volleyball team hopes to gain ground in Big West standings with potential wins this weekend.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's volleyball team's upcoming matches against UC Davis and Pacific.

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Pair of LBSU athletes earn weekly honors

Middle blocker Haleigh Hampton, goalkeeper Kaitlyn Gustaves were named Big West Player of the Week.

Two Long Beach State athletes were named Big West Player of the Week on Monday.

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‘Niners maintain win streak over Fullerton in Ledoux’s return

Senior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux paces the women’s volleyball team with 17 kills and 11 digs.

The women's volleyball team defeated Fullerton on Saturday in Caitlin Ledoux's return to the court.

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‘Niners get back on track with lopsided win over UCI

Women's volleyball limits the Anteaters to a -.008 hitting percentage.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team bounced back with a straight-set win over UC Irvine on Tuesday at the Bren Events Center.

Highlanders prove too much for inconsistent 49ers

Women’s volleyball drops second five-setter in four Big West Conference matches.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team dropped a five-setter to UC Riverside on Saturday.

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‘Niners end three-year road skid against CSUN

Junior outside hitter Janisa Johnson posts her ninth double-double of the season.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team defeated Cal State Northridge on the road for the first time in three years.

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Ledoux to remain sidelined for upcoming road trip

Outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux is expected to miss the women’s volleyball team’s next two matches.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team will remain without the services of senior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux for at least two more matches.

Misty May watches 49ers rally behind sophomore’s career night

Outside hitter Delainey Aigner-Swesey records a career-high 29 kills in come-from-behind thriller.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team came from behind to defat Cal Poly on Saturday at the Walter Pyramid.

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Controversial call dooms LBSU in Big West opener

Women’s volleyball team drops five-setter to UC Santa Barbara.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team lost in five sets to UC Santa Barbara on Friday to open up Big West Conference play.

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Injury-plagued ‘Niners to meet pair of Big West powerhouses

The women’s volleyball team will face UC Santa Barbara in conference opener Friday at the Pyramid.

A preview of the Long Beach State women's volleyball team's Big West Conference opener.

Ledoux-less ‘Niners outlast Idaho in straight sets

Middle blocker Haleigh Hampton records a team-high 13 kills on .591 hitting.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team swept Idaho on Friday night without the serves of star outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux.

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Walking wounded 49ers dealt another blow

Junior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux is expected to miss two to three weeks due to a shin injury.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team will be without one of its star players for the next two to three weeks.

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Fatigue, questionable officiating haunts No. 22 LBSU

Women’s volleyball falls in five sets to Oregon State to conclude Baden Classic.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team fell in five sets to Oregon State on Saturday to conclude the Baden Classic.

Sloppy victory leaves No. 22 49ers disgruntled

Women’s volleyball team survives two close sets, picks up sweep against Utah State.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team upended Utah State in straights sets Saturday at the Walter Pyramid.

No. 22 49ers make easy work of SMU

Senior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux tallies a match-high 16 kills in sweep over Mustangs.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball swept SMU to open up the Baden Classic on Friday night at the Walter Pyramid.

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No. 22 LBSU looks to rebound from recent setbacks

Women’s volleyball team to host Baden Classic this weekend at the Walter Pyramid.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team will look to rebound this weekend at the Baden Classic after losing three of its last four matches against Top 25-ranked opponents.

No. 23 ‘Niners bust slump in four-set win over No. 22 Ohio State

Women’s volleyball team ends three-match losing skid Sunday to defeat its first Top 25 opponent.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team ended its three-match losing streak Sunday.

No. 23 'Niners fall short in five-setter against No. 10 Hawaii

Caitlin Ledoux registers team-high 18 kills in women's volleyball team's third consecutive loss.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team lost in five sets to Hawaii on Friday.

No. 23 LBSU falls to another Pac-12 giant

Senior Caitlin Ledoux notches first double-double of the season in four-set loss to No. 12 UCLA.

The No. 23-ranked Long Beach State women's volleyball team lost to No. 12 UCLA in four sets on Thursday.

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No. 22 49ers run out of gas against No. 7 Washington

Women’s volleyball team commits 33 attack errors in four-set loss to Huskies.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season Saturday.

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No. 22 LBSU records second straight sweep at Mizuno Invitational

Janisa Johnson anchors a balanced 49ers attack with 13 kills on .684 hitting in sweep over UMBC.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team swept UMBC on Friday in its second match at the Mizuno Invitational.

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No. 22 49ers pounce on Panthers in season opener

Women’s volleyball team registers highest hitting percentage since 1998 in straight-set victory.

The No. 22-ranked Long Beach State women's volleyball team earned a sweep in its season opener Friday against Prairie View A&M.

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‘Niners crack Top 25 poll, look to meet lofty expectations

Combination of seniors, incoming freshmen hope to lead women’s volleyball team back to prominence.

A 2011 season preview of the Long Beach State women's volleyball team.

No. 22 49ers to face Alumni this weekend

First serve at the Walter Pyramid is scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball will be hosting its annual alumni game this weekend.

Big West coaches pick LBSU to win conference

Long Beach State women’s volleyball team earns 78 points in poll released Thursday.

The Big West Conference coaches' poll revealed that the Long Beach State women's volleyball team is favored to win the conference.

Sophomore guides Team USA to fourth place at FIVB Championships

LBSU’s Haleigh Hampton finishes third on the team with 55 kills in the tournament.

Long Beach State middle blocker Haleigh Hampton assisted Team USA to a fourth-place finish at the FIVB Championships.

Gimmillaro adds assistant coach

Rob Koehler joins 49ers women’s volleyball staff as a volunteer assistant.

Long Beach State women's volleyball head coach Brian Gimmillaro announced the hiring of Rob Koehler as the team's volunteer assistant coach.

Gimmillaro signs two players to 2011 volleyball roster

Tara Roenicke and Tyler Jackson will join the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team this season.

Long Beach State women's volleyball head coach Brian Gimmillaro announced the signing of two players Wednesday.

Haleigh Hampton Long Beach State blocker of the year

Freshman earns honorable mention blocker of the year nod

Long Beach State middle blocker Haleigh Hampton was honored by Collegiate Volleyball Update on Friday.

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49ers swept out of NCAAs by No. 18 San Diego

LBSU drops crucial second frame despite three set-point chances.

Long Beach State's women's volleyball team was unable to show a killer instinct Friday at the Galen Center in Los Angeles.

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Familiar Toreros stand in 49ers’ NCAA path

Long Beach State seeks to snap five-match head-to-head skid with San Diego.

A preview of the women's volleyball team's first-round matchup Friday with 18th-ranked University of San Diego.

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LBSU takes no-nonsense approach for NCAAs

Women’s volleyball practice showcases head coach’s business-like demeanor.

Long Beach State prepares for 24th consecutive NCAA tournament run.

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The streak lives on

Women’s volleyball team selected to 24th consecutive NCAA tournament.

Long Beach State will play the University of San Diego in the first round on Friday at USC's Galen Center.

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49ers handle business with third straight sweep to close season

LBSU’s lengthy postseason streak now in hands of NCAA selection committee.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team will learn its fate at noon on Sunday.

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Beach zips past Akron

LBSU hits .441 as a team en route to sweep.

Long Beach State will play Seattle in its regular season finale at 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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Sweep brings LBSU’s focus to final day

49ers could be without Haleigh Hampton tomorrow, head coach Brian Gimmillaro said.

Women's volleyball to face Akron and Seattle to close out regular season.

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Trio of ‘Niners named to Big West 1st team

Five 49ers honored by conference, including freshman middle blocker Haleigh Hampton.

Conference announces women's volleyball honors Tuesday.

49ers’ NCAA hopes hit fork in the road

Long Beach State loss gives Cal State Fullerton its first Big West title.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team will host a nonconference tournament to close out the season.

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Gimmillaro earns coaching win No. 700

Long Beach State sweeps, has one match left on conference slate.

Long Beach State still trails conference-leading Cal State Fullerton by a half-game in the Big West standings.

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Volleyball prepares for final conference stretch

49ers close Big West schedule on the road in Irvine and Northridge

Long Beach State still sits a game back from conference-leading Cal State Fullerton.

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'Niners make easy work of Highlanders

Women's volleyball closes out Big West play at home with sweep.

Long Beach State freshman Delainey Aigner-Swesey led the 49ers in match with UC Riverside.

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49ers move within striking distance of 1st-place Titans

Ledoux leads women's volleyball in win over CSUN on Thursday.

49ers win 20th match of the season with sweep over Cal State Northridge.

Ledoux earns 2nd Big West player of the week award of season

Junior outside hitter propelled LBSU to two wins last weekend.

Long Beach State junior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux nabbed her second Big West Conference player of the week award of the season on Monday. Ledoux, who has earned the recognition four times in her career, led The Beach (19-6, 9-3 Big West) to two road victories over Pacific and UC Davis, respectively.

49ers hold on for 5-set win

LBSU remains one game behind Cal State Fullerton for top spot in Big West.

Women's volleyball remains undefeated against UC Davis.

LBSU posts 4-set victory over Pacific

Janisa Johnson helps 49ers keep pace in Big West title hunt.

The 49ers still trail Big West leader Cal State Fullerton by one game in the conference standings.

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MCDANNALD: Every match now must-win for women's volleyball

LBSU needs help from fellow Big West teams to win conference

Assistant sports editor examines best-case scenario for Long Beach State.

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LBSU bounces back with sweep over UCSB

Janisa Johnson returns to lineup, helps keep 49ers’ NCAA hopes alive.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team rebounded from a rare conference home loss on Friday night with a win on Saturday.

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LBSU loses first Big West home match since 2007

49ers unable to overcome two-set deficit, fall in four sets to Cal Poly.

Long Beach State drops match to visiting Cal Poly on Friday night.

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LBSU looking for payback on home court

Women’s volleyball to host Cal Poly and Santa Barbara this weekend.

Long Beach State women's volleyball seeks to avenge early losses to Mustangs and Gauchos.

 

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49ers win fifth straight, knock Titans out of 1st place

Michelle Osunbor posts career-high 13 kills to pace LBSU.

Long Beach State extends winning streak over Cal State Fullerton.

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MCDANNALD: LBSU volleyball needs cold-blooded mentality

Assistant sports editor Tracy McDannald addresses the one glaring flaw in the Long Beach State women's volleyball team's current four-match winning streak.

Lee bags national player of the week honors

Senior setter earns AVCA and CVU awards

Long Beach State setter takes home two awards on Tuesday.

Setter, midfielder earn player of the week nods

Ashley Lee’s quadruple-double, milestone leads to honor; Lindsay Bullock nets first career hat trick

The Big West Conference named women's volleyball player Ashley Lee and women's soccer player Lindsay Bullock its player of the week Monday in the players' respective sports.

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Lee nets rare quadruple-double in 5-set victory

LBSU escapes with win despite hitting just .083 in final set

Ashley Lee became the nation's first player to reach a quadruple double this year in a 3-2 win over UC Riverside on Saturday night.

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‘Niners leave Anteaters black and blue in sweep

Ashley Lee reaches 1,000 career digs, becomes just 4th player with 1,000 assists and 1,000 digs

Ashley Lee becomes the fourth LBSU player to record 1,000 assists and 1,000 digs in her career.

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49ers dig deep in 5-set victory

Freshman middle blocker, team defense keys to home win

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team collected 100 digs in win over Pacific.

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‘Niners bounce back with convincing sweep

LBSU takes down the conference’s first-place team in under 80 minutes

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team got back in the win column Friday night at the Walter Pyramid.

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Up-and-down 49ers looking for consistency

Women’s volleyball to meet Big West leader UC Davis on Friday.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team will look to boost its confidence this weekend.

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LBSU’s Gimmillaro: ‘Big West would benefit from Hawaii’

Former conference member mulling return, decision hinges on school’s football situation.

The initial idea of renewing an old Big West Conference rivalry has a pair of women's volleyball coaches enticed about the possibilities.

'Niner Notes

'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.

LBSU leaves Central Coast winless

The No. 21 49ers were swept, 25-18, 25-18, 25-21, at Cal Poly's Mott Gym.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team left San Luis Obispo on the wrong side of a sweep Saturday night.

No. 21 LBSU blows 2-0 lead, falls in 5 sets

Women's volleyball drops first Big West Conference match of season

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team dropped the final three sets of its match with UC Santa Barbara on Friday night.

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No. 21 LBSU to meet pair of Big West unbeatens

The women’s volleyball team will face UC Santa Barbara, red-hot Cal Poly on back-to-back nights.

A look ahead to the 49ers' conference road matches in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.

Emily Kingsborough

'Niner Notes

The Long Beach State women's soccer team collected two more weely honors, while the women's volleyball team moved up two spots in the national rankings.

 

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Junior reaches career milestone in sweep

Caitlin Ledoux becomes 16th member of the 1,000-kill club in LBSU history.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team kicked off Big West Conference action with a win Saturday night.

No. 23 LBSU sweeps past Lions

The 49ers limited Loyola Marymount to a .144 hitting percentage in the victory.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team faced little resistance in Los Angeles on Friday night.

Women’s volleyball set to defend Big West crown

No. 23 LBSU to face Cal State Fullerton in conference opener Saturday at the Walter Pyramid.

The 49ers open Big West Conference play Saturday after a trip to Loyola Marymount on Friday night.

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A ‘smash’ hit at The Beach

Senior setter’s support system provides its own assist from the stands

A profile of senior setter Ashley Lee of the Long Beach State women's volleyball team.

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Freshman earns first player of the week accolade

Long Beach State middle blocker shares conference recognition; Team moves up to No. 23 spot.

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team earned a conference honor and moved up in the rankings on Monday.

Junior ties career high in 4-set LBSU win

Michelle Osunbor tallies nine kills, hits .444 as 49ers improve to 9-3

No. 24 Long Beach State earned a split on the day with a win over Denver on Saturday night.

No. 24 LBSU suffers 5-set letdown

49ers unable to hold on to three-point advantage midway through deciding set

The good feeling the Long Beach State women's volleyball team had from beating No. 14 Colorado State on Friday didn't last long as it dropped its first match on Saturday morning.

 

Seldom-used sophomore key to road victory

Sarah Clause sets career highs in kills, blocks to help No. 24 LBSU

On the road in Fort Collins, Colo., the No. 24 Long Beach State women's volleyball team knocked off No. 14 Colorado State on Friday night.

No. 24 'Niners cruise past VCU in sweep

Ashley Lee returns to lineup, hands out 45 assists in victory

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team swept the first half of a doubleheader Friday afternoon in Colorado.

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MCDANNALD: Almost a must-win situation for No. 24 LBSU

The women’s volleyball team may not see the top 25 again if it loses to No. 14 Colorado State.

A loss to No. 14 Colorado State this weekend could have major implications for the Long Beach State women's volleyball team.

Niner Notes

'Niner Notes

Women's volleyball falls one spot in the top 25 rankings, and men's water polo's schedule set for this weekend.

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No. 23 LBSU gets back on track, sweeps Virginia

Sophomore outside hitter’s double-double paces 49ers, who improve to 6-2

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team defeated Virginia, 26-24, 25-16, 25-18, at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday night.

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No. 23 LBSU can’t solve San Diego, falls in 4 sets

The Beach loses first home contest, conducts about 40-minute players-only meeting

After dropping its fifth straight match to San Diego on Friday night, the No. 23 Long Beach State women's volleyball team conducted a lengthy players-only meeting.

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Ranked teams to clash during volleyball tournament

No. 23 LBSU to host No. 25 San Diego, unranked Virginia in Mizuno Invitational

Ashley Lee set to make her 2010 debut this weekend for the Long Beach State women's volleyball team.

Rally falls short for No. 23 LBSU

LBSU climbs out of two-set deficit but loses to No. 2 Texas

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team lost in five sets to No. 2 Texas on Saturday.

Women's volleyball runs win streak to 5

Janisa Johnson records 18 kills to lead LBSU to a four-set victory over the Rattlers

Long Beach State defeated Florida A&M — 25-17, 23-25, 25-10, 25-20 — in Austin, Texas on Friday

Michelle Osunbor

Rematch highlights No. 23 LBSU's trip to Texas

Middle blocker set to return home for match with No. 2 Longhorns

A look ahead to the Long Beach State women's volleyball team's first road matches of the season.

Caitlin Ledoux

LBSU moves into AVCA Top 25 rankings

Junior outside hitter snags conference player of the week honor

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team grabs No. 23 spot, while Caitlin Ledoux is named Big West player of the week on Monday.

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Student-athlete 101

Five of the newest LBSU women’s volleyball players discuss on-court, off-court adjustments

A look at the women's volleyball team's recruiting class, which was ranked 12th in the nation.

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'Niners upend No. 25 Gaels in five sets

Caitlin Ledoux earns tournament MVP honors, three others selected to all-tournament team

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team knocked off its first ranked opponent on Saturday night.

Haleigh Hampton

49ers roll out of bed for third straight sweep

Long Beach State outside hitter Janisa Johnson picks up second double-double against Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart became the 49ers' latest victim on Saturday morning in a three-set sweep.

Caitlin Ledoux

Rebels no match for LBSU in sweep

The 49ers used a superb performance from Janisa Johnson for their second win on Friday

Long Beach State earned its second sweep of the day with a three-set win over UNLV.

LIVE CHAT: LBSU vs UNLV

A live chat during the Long Beach State women's volleyball match against UNLV.

 

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49ers dominate Rutgers in season opener

Long Beach State started two freshmen, but breezed to a three-set sweep of the Scarlet Knights

Freshman Haleigh Hampton tallied nine kills in her debut for The Beach on Friday.

LIVE CHAT: LBSU vs Rutgers

A live chat during the Long Beach State women's volleyball match with Rutgers.

Alumni topple 2010 women’s volleyball in 3 sets

Head coach Brian Gimmillaro gets early look at newcomers in first action of new season

Misty May-Treanor makes return in 2010 women's volleyball alumni game.

Niner Notes

'Niner Notes

Men's water polo selected No. 7, women's volleyball left out of national top 25 and men's basketball receives second commitment.

Women's volleyball preview

Walking wounded 49ers just miss Top 25

Balance of veterans, impact freshmen prepare to defend Big West women's volleyball title

A preview of the Long Beach State women's volleyball season, including a look at its 12th-ranked recruiting class.

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49ers selected No. 1 by coaches

LBSU women’s volleyball team picked by 7 of 9 Big West coaches to be tops in conference

 Women's volleyball earns the No.1 preseason ranking in coaches' poll.

'Niner Notes: April 29

Dean Bittner racks up an All-American award, while All-Big West honors were handed out in women's golf and water polo.

'Niner Notes: Dec. 17

Baseball coach Mike Weathers comments on the death of Long Beach State recruit James Wernke; Naomi Washington earns back-to-back honorable mention All-American nods

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Season comes to crashing halt at Pauley

Long Beach State women’s volleyball team bounced in NCAA first round by No. 8-seeded UCLA

The 49er women's volleyball team found itself on the wrong end of a sweep Friday night.

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49ers look to duplicate upset against UCLA

Women’s volleyball set to face Bruins in NCAA first round after sweeping them in September

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team will face UCLA in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

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'Niner Notes: Nov. 30

T.J. Robinson of men's basketball and Ashley Lee of women's volleyball collected Big West Conference Player of the Week awards.

NCAA Selection Show

LBSU draws UCLA to open NCAAs

Big West Conference champions will head to Pauley Pavilion for first-round meeting this Friday

The 49er women's volleyball team will face the No. 8-seeded UCLA Bruins at 8 p.m. on Friday.

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Washington reaches milestone in 5-set victory

Naomi Washington becomes 15th 49er in school history to eclipse 1,000 career kills

Long Beach State's women's volleyball team outlasted the visiting Utah Utes on Senior Night at the Walter Pyramid.

Herzog leads balanced 49er attack in sweep

Senior middle blocker pounds out 12 kills in women’s volleyball team’s rout of Loyola Marymount

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team swept Loyola Marymount in a match that ended quicker than a postgame talk from head coach Brian Gimmillaro.

Taylor Cook and Janisa Johnson

LBSU slowly puts away UNLV, 3-1

Head coach Brian Gimmillaro replaces four starters as a result of fatigue, opportunity for new faces

A weary 49er women's volleyball team took down the Rebels in four sets Friday night at the Walter Pyramid.

Naomi Washington

49ers foiled by hot-hitting TCU

TCU hits .342 as a team to snap LBSU's 11-match home winning streak

Long Beach State's women's volleyball team dropped a four-set decision to Texas Christian University in the first match of the Mizuno Thanksgiving Tournament on Friday.

Ally Wade

'Niner Notes: Nov. 23-24

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

Eugene Phelps

49er teams serve full plate for Thanksgiving

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.

Big West celebration

Back-to-back: 49ers claim Big West crown

LBSU secures 23rd consecutive NCAA Tournament bid in five-set marathon between conference co-leaders

Fifth-year senior Naomi Washington delivered the final two kills to set off a celebration at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday night.

Jocelyn Neely

LBSU to play for Big West title

49ers to host UC Irvine in final conference match of the season Saturday night

The 49er women's volleyball team will meet UC Irvine in a winner-takes-all match for the conference championship.

Laura Schuck

Big West title to be decided this weekend

LBSU-UCI contest Saturday could turn into battle for outright conference crown

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team will be fighting for an NCAA Tournament automatic bid Friday and Saturday night at the Walter Pyramid.

‘Niner Notes: Nov. 17

Long Beach State women's volleyball head coach Brian Gimmillaro announced his 2010 recruiting class.

'Niner Notes: Nov. 13-14

The 49er cross country team wrapped up its season in Eugene, Ore., while women's volleyball is in a tight Big West race heading into the final weekend of conference play.

Sophomore steps up with career night

Caitlin Ledoux becomes just third 49er in school history to reach 33 kills

With Naomi Washington missing from the lineup, outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux carries the 49er women's volleyball team to a 3-1 win at UC Riverside.

Caitlin Ledoux

Ledoux's all-around effort vaults LBSU into 1st place

49ers' sweep over UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara loss gives 'Niners half-game lead in Big West

Sophomore outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux's defense and 15 kills on .500 hitting led the 49er women's volleyball team to a 3-0 victory Saturday night.

Naomi Washington

49ers inch closer to 1st place

LBSU women’s volleyball knocks off Pacific in four sets, look ahead to meeting with Big West leader

The LBSU women's volleyball team hit .308 on its way to a four-set win over Pacific Friday night at the Walter Pyramid.

 

LBSU spooked in sweep

Women’s volleyball watches three-match win streak end

UC Santa Barbara broke out the brooms to sweep the 49er women's volleyball team on Halloween Night.

'Niner Notes: Oct. 30

Women's volleyball sweeps Cal Poly Friday night. Meanwhile, cross country prepare to race in the Big West Conference Championships.

Minkel tallies 23 digs, LBSU sweeps Titans

Women’s volleyball draws within half a game of UC Irvine in Big West race

The 49er women's volleyball team maintained its dominance over Cal State Fullerton with a sweep Saturday night at the Walter Pyramid

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Athletics’ Mr. 49er

LBSU women’s volleyball head coach Brian Gimmillaro ‘one of main pioneers’ for sport

The Beach has gone through 49 head coaches and cut three sports, but the one constant that remains is its women's volleyball coach.

Ashley Lee

49ers get back in the win column

LBSU women’s volleyball sweeps Cal State Northridge, 3-0

Long Beach State hopped back on the winning track after a sweep of Cal State Northridge in the team's return to the Walter Pyramid.

No. 25 49ers out of sync in five-set loss at Irvine

Match-up between Top-25 rivals plagued by sloppy play from both teams

The 25th-ranked Long Beach State women's volleyball team couldn't take advantage of No. 21 UC Irvine's sub-par performance Friday night.

Brittney Herzog

Missouri native soaking in opportunity at The Beach

Senior middle blocker Brittney Herzog reflects on journey from ‘Show Me State’

"Show Me State" transfer recalls high school years, nomadic path to Long Beach State.

'Niner Notes: Oct. 10-12

Women's tennis completes Day 2 at the Fullerton Invitational, while men's water polo splits two matches. Meanwhile, women's volleyball drops its first Big West Conference match.

'Niner Notes: Oct 9

Women's volleyball collects seventh straight win, while women's tennis goes 10-0 on Day 1 at the Fullerton Invitational.

Lauren Minkel

Defense digs in for sweep

No. 22 LBSU stifles Mustang attack to win sixth straight match

The 49er women's volleyball team extended its winning streak to six matches after a 3-0 win over Cal Poly Saturday night at the Walter Pyramid.

Brittney_Herzog

Washington's 23 kills help 49ers edge Gauchos

No. 22 Long Beach State women's volleyball team wins first home conference match

The 22nd-ranked LBSU women's volleyball team held on for a five-set victory Friday night at the Walter Pyramid.

Laura Schuck

'Niner Notes: Sept. 29

The women's basketball team has a potential Rhodes Scholar on its roster, while the 49er women's volleyball team moves up three spots in the latest national poll.

No. 25 49ers grind out 3-0 sweep over rival Titans

Defensive specialist Laura Schuck provides career-high 14 digs in conference-opening victory

The 25th-ranked Long Beach State women's volleyball team started its Big West Conference title defense with a victory in Fullerton on Saturday night.

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Big West champs face wide-open field

Women’s volleyball begins conference title defense 7 p.m. at Cal State Fullerton on Saturday

The 49er women's volleyball team could face stiff competition from a Big West Conference with no clear-cut favorites.

'Niner Notes: Sept. 22

Women's volleyball returns to national rankings, while baseball produces a Top 40 recruiting class.

Michelle Osunbor

LBSU tramples No. 7 UCLA

The Beach capitalizes on lackluster Bruin effort, wins convincingly

The unranked-49er women's volleyball swept the Bruins in three sets Saturday at Cal State Fullerton's Titan Gym.

Lauren Minkel

LBSU rolls past Fordham

Caitlin Ledoux hits .516 with 17 kills to lead 'Niners to victory

The women's volleyball team swept the Rams, 3-0, at Cal State Fullerton's Titan Gym on Friday.

'Niner Notes: Sept. 15

The men's basketball team lands a Top 100 recruit, while a women's volleyball player earns Player of the Week recognition.

'Niner Notes: Sept. 12-13

The 49er women's volleyball team salvages Saturday split after coming from behind to defeat Tulane in five sets.

'Niner Notes: Sept. 11

Women's volleyball, soccer pick up road victories while men's water polo prepares for season opener

Naomi Washington

Senior remembers big but not so easy journey

Middle blocker Naomi Washington returns home to New Orleans for three-match road trip

Women's volleyball road trip will be a homecoming for fifth-year senior Naomi Washington.

Jocelyn Neely

Herzog powers third consecutive sweep

LBSU dispatches Northeastern in 1 hour, 10 minutes

The 49er women's volleyball team cruised past Northeastern at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday night.

Caitlin Ledoux

Dominance at the net keys 49ers' sweep of Indiana State

Women's volleyball holds Sycamores to sub-zero hitting percentage in two of three sets

Long Beach State sweeps both matches of two-team doubleheader Friday at the Walter Pyramid.

Laura Schuck

49ers avoid wrong side of history

LBSU records first win of season

Long Beach State dodges becoming the first women's volleyball team in school history to start season 0-3.

Volleyball group photo

‘Niners look to get into win column

Women’s volleyball seeking first victory of season at Long Beach State/UC Irvine Invitational

Long Beach State women's volleyball team to host three matches in two days at the Pyramid.

Women's volleybal column photo

LEE: Winless weekend not a complete loss for ‘Niners

LBSU women’s volleyball should see improvement as starters grow comfortable with new roles

Sports editor Danny Lee sees more room for improvement in 49er women's volleyball team as the season progresses.

Women’s volleyball’s bid to ‘hook the ‘Horns’ falls short

Torrid fifth set performance from NCAA high jump champion foils upset bid

The No. 23 Long Beach State women's volleyball team jumped to a 2-0 set lead over No. 2 Texas before falling in five at the Walter Pyramid.

Caitlin Ledoux

Women's volleyball falls 3-1 in season opener

'Inexperience' hurts LBSU, according to head coach Brian Gimmillaro

No. 23 Long Beach State downed in sloppy affair against No. 15 San Diego at the Walter Pyramid.

Caitlin Ledoux

'Niner Notes: August 23

Women's volleyball, men's water polo preseason polls released

The 49er women's volleyball team entered the AVCA Preseason Poll at No. 23 while men's water polo was projected to place eighth in the conference.

Defending Big West champs look to fill holes for repeat performance

Assistant coaching changes, shuffling roster among obstacles for women’s volleyball.

Assistant coaching changes, shuffling roster among obstacles for women's volleyball entering 2009 season.

Gavin Christensen

Women’s volleyball adds volunteer assistant

Former 49er men’s player joins Brian Gimmillaro on the sideline

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team added former 49er men's volleyball player Gavin Christensen to its coaching staff on Tuesday.

Three 'Niners selected to fill American squad

LBSU players to compete for four slots on U-21 sand volleyball team

Three LBSU women named to USA Volleyball National Training Team for Junior World Championships.

Erika Chidester

Women’s volleyball confirms two hirings

‘Niners fill two vacant assistant positions on coaching staff

Head coach Brian Gimmillaro formally announced Erika Chidester and Matt Ulmer will be assistant coaches next season on Tuesday

Ashley Lee

Report: Women’s volleyball finds coaching replacements

Freshman leaves Long Beach State to enroll at Arizona State; Outside hitter to convert to setter

Two familiar faces will reportedly become assistants, while freshman setter Cat Highmark leaves The Beach and gives injured Ashley Lee a position change

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Beach volleyball should become an NCAA sport

Sport’s growing popularity makes it a logical addition to spring athletics schedule

Assistant sports editor Danny Lee suggests the addition of the sand game to the spring schedule

Volleyball combo named All-Region

Also, men's team selected 3rd in preseason conference poll

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Cat Highmark and Caitlin Ledoux

No glaring questions for women’s volleyball future

A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald about Long Beach State's core for next season, as well as a Stanford Cardinal who was more familiar with the 49er system than most opposing players

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Nicole Vargas and Naomi Washington

49ers see red in 2nd round NCAA loss at Stanford

The Cardinal dictate pace of entire match, sweep LBSU

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team saw its season end Saturday night at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto, Calif.

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Brian Gimmillaro

'Niners ride Waves to 2nd round of NCAAs

LBSU turns around match in second set, dominates with block at net

Long Beach State's women's volleyball team defeated Pepperdine in four sets Friday night at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto, Calif.

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LBSU, Pepperdine to meet at the net in NCAA opener

49ers, Waves to play at 4:30 p.m.; Stanford, Albany slated for 7 p.m. Friday at the Maples Pavilion

A capsule of the four teams scheduled in Palo Alto for the first and second round of the women's volleyball tournament

Debbie Green

Setting sail from The Beach

Time, matches dwindling for mother-daughter volleyball tandem

Senior setter Nicole Vargas and assistant coach Debbie Green look to end Long Beach State careers with deep NCAA Tournament run

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Women’s volleyball deserved a better NCAA draw

A column by sports editor Tracy McDannald questioning the selection committee's logic of placing Long Beach State in Palo Alto instead of Los Angeles

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NCAA reaction

Long Beach State to start NCAAs in Palo Alto

49ers draw Pepperdine in first round; may meet No. 2 Stanford in second round

The women's volleyball team will make its 22nd consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament, which begins Friday against the Waves

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Cat Highmark

Women's volleyball peaking at the right time

'Niners poised to make run in NCAA Tournament

A column by assistant sports editor Danny Lee about the direction Brian Gimmillaro's team is heading going into Selection Sunday

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Freshman outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux (1) finds an opening in the Colorado State defense.

Seniors say farewell to Pyramid with 3-1 victory

Long Beach State rebounds from sloppy first two sets, knocks off No. 19 Colorado State

The 49ers closed out the regular season with a 25-5 record and await Sunday's NCAA Tournament selection show

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Caitlin Ledoux

Freshman phenom headlines list of women’s volleyball honorees

Caitlin Ledoux earns Freshman of the Year, Big West Conference first-team and freshman team nod

Five 49ers were selected to the All-Conference first team on Tuesday

Washington and Vargas

Final tune-up: ‘Niners prep for Senior Night, regular season finale

No. 19 Colorado State comes to town for non-conference showdown

The Long Beach State women's volleyball team will meet the Rams on the eve of the NCAA Tournament selection show

Women's volleyball captures Big West title in Fullerton

Outside hitters Caitlin Ledoux and Quincy Verdin pace Long Beach State attack with 13 kills apiece

The 49ers defeated the Titans in three sets, 25-16, 25-22, 26-24, Saturday night

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Ashley Lee

Sophomore volleyball player out for season, NCAA Tourney

Outside hitter Ashley Lee will be sidelined for three months with knee injury; Cat Highmark assumes spot in rotation

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Sports Picks: Cross country places in Top-15 at NCAA West Regional

Also, women's volleyball and men's golf ink high school recruits

Nicole Vargas

No. 25 49ers cruise past Highlanders, claim share of Big West title

Long Beach State dominates visiting UC Riverside for 23rd win of the season

Long Beach State women's volleyball dominates visiting UC Riverside for 23rd win of the season Thursday night

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Quincy Verdin

Milestone reached in women’s volleyball win over UCI

Quincy Verdin becomes the 14th 49er to reach 1,000 career kills as LBSU wins in five sets

Quincy Verdin becomes the 14th 49er to reach 1,000 career kills as Long Beach State takes victory in Black and Blue Rivalry

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Brittney Herzog

Sports Picks: Women's volleyball garners third Big West Player of the Week honor

Also, men's golf ends Day 1 in Hawaii in 11th place

Also, men's golf ends Day 1 in Hawaii in 11th place

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Sports Picks: Women's volleyball takes control in Big West

Also, a recap of the men's water polo team's 2OT loss at UC Santa Barbara

Also, a recap of the men's water polo team's 2OT loss at UC Santa Barbara

Naomi Washington

49ers fight off CS Fullerton in four-set victory

Junior middle blocker Brittney Herzog leads Long Beach State in a Big West match-up on Election Night

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Freshman golfer highlights Tuesday's Sports Picks

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

1998 National Championship team

A perfect night for the perfect team

Long Beach State’s 1998 national championship squad reunites, shares memories

Long Beach State's 1998 national championship team was welcomed back with a celebration Friday night

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Quincy Verdin

Current 49ers live up to legacy with reunion night victory

Women’s volleyball team trounces Aggies with 1998 squad in attendance

Senior outside hitter Quincy Verdin leads the way in sweep of UC Davis

Quincy Verdin

Senior ties career high as 49ers roll past Fighting Irish, 3-1

Outside hitter Quincy Verdin records 21 kills in Tuesday night's victory over Notre Dame

Outside hitter Quincy Verdin records 21 kills in Tuesday night's victory over Notre Dame

Sports Picks: Cross country wins team titles

Also, women's volleyball team splits pair on road

Also, women's volleyball team splits pair on road

Caitlin Ledoux

Olympic dream attracts freshman

Outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux looks to follow footsteps of past Long Beach State Olympians

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Quincy Verdin and Naomi Washington

Blocking sparks 'Niners in five-set victory over Gauchos

Junior middle blocker Naomi Washington's presence at the net leads Long Beach State

The 49ers defeat UC Santa Barbara with 49er legend Misty May-Treanor in attendance

LBSU hands No. 22 Cal Poly first conference loss

Freshman Caitlin Ledoux leads attack with career-high 20 kills and 12 digs

The 49ers outlasted the Mustangs in five sets Friday night at the Walter Pyramid

LBSU records sloppy win over CSUN at the net

Women's volleyball head coach Brian Gimmillaro unhappy with play despite sweep

A recap of the women's volleyball team's 25-18, 25-21, 25-21 win over the Matadors on Tuesday

Brian Gimmillaro

Women’s volleyball coach bound for Hall

Brian Gimmillaro among three inductees to be enshrined Dec. 18 in Omaha, Neb.

LBSU on the road again

Long Beach State teams compete away from The Beach over the weekend

A weekend recap of women's volleyball, women's soccer, women's tennis and cross country action.

Sports Picks highlighted by '98 national championship team anniversary

Men's volleyball also announces hiring of new top assistant

Men's and women's volleyball news, including the hiring of a new top assistant.

Naomi Washington

Santa Clara returns favor, sweeps LBSU for split

Broncos take care of 49ers in three sets Saturday night.

Women's volleyball team drops to 10-2 before entering Big West Conference play.

Nicole Vargas

LBSU takes round one of two-game set

‘Niners women's volleyball defeats Santa Clara, 3-0, in return to Walter Pyramid.

A recap of the 49ers' sweep of the Broncos Friday night.

LBSU unhappy with rule change in women's college volleyball

Coach, senior setter speak out as the NCAA tinkers with points again.

A column regarding the rule changes in NCAA women's volleyball, including comments from the Long Beach State team.

Long Beach State logo

‘Niners to host Santa Clara for two

Women’s volleyball team to meet Broncos Friday and Saturday at the Walter Pyramid.

A preview of the match-up between Long Beach State and Santa Clara in women's volleyball action Friday and Saturday at the Walter Pyramid.

Nicole Vargas

Women’s volleyball captures Harvard Invitational crown

Also, a recap of cross country and men’s water polo from the past weekend.

A recap of Long Beach State athletic teams on the road over the weekend.

49er volleyball maintains No. 22 national rank

Penn State tops American Volleyball Coaches Association Top-25 poll.

The Top-25 Division I women's volleyball poll through Sept. 15.

Men's water polo opener headlines Sports Picks

Also, women's volleyball and men's golf news.

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49ers travel to Sunshine State

Women's volleyball team to play Florida State, Florida A&M and the University of Florida.

A preview of LBSU's three matches in three days in Florida.

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Nicole Vargas

LBSU improves to 3-0 with win over Missouri State

Junior middle blocker Naomi Washington leads the way with 14 kills and career-high six blocks.

49ers complete sweep of two-day LBSU Invitational to open season.

Freshmen duo helps 49ers sweep Indiana, 3-0

Caitlin Ledoux and Cat Highmark each net team-high nine kills in victory.

The women's volleyball team starts season 2-0 in first day of LBSU Invitational.

Women’s volleyball season starts with 3-1 win

49ers’ 83 digs helps put away the University of San Francisco.

One could say that after the first match of the season, the Long Beach State women's volleyball team is digging the fact that the 2008 season is now underway.