The Walter Pyramid was filled for Homecoming Saturday before a crowd of 3,888 to see the first home men’s basketball game of the season, the men’s volleyball championship ring ceremony and Glenn McDonald’s jersey retirement. The students section was filled with attendees donning black and gold colors, airbrush LB tattoos[Read More…]
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The end of an era, but a fresh start for the 49ers
“If we stop Gabe Levin, we stop Long Beach,” Fullerton sophomore forward Jackson Rowe said during [the Big West quarter finals]. This quote has been resonating with me ever since Thursday’s heartbreaking 76-74 Big West quarterfinals loss to Cal State Fullerton. Levin became the face of Long Beach State basketball,[Read More…]
Long Beach’s late surge gets denied
The Long Beach men’s basketball team picked up pace near the end Thursday’s home game, but failed to comeback in a 80-70 loss to UC Santa Barbara. An ugly first half led to the 49ers being down as much as 21 which was the ultimate dagger in the team’s double-digit[Read More…]
LBSU cruise through Cal Poly on the road
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team’s dominant night on the boards led to a comfortable victory to extend its win streak to two. In a lopsided affair, LBSU (11-12, 5-2 Big West) defeated Cal Poly (6-14, 1-5 Big West) 87-71 with the help of senior forward Gabe Levin’s[Read More…]
Five takeaways from the 49ers’ 91-56 loss to Arizona
After Arizona defeated Long Beach State (3-5) Wednesday, the Daily 49er sports editor and men’s basketball beat writer compiled a breakdown about the team’s performance against the Wildcats. 1. Junior forward KJ Byers and freshman point guard Edon Maxhuni started Wednesday night’s game instead of senior Barry Ogalue and junior[Read More…]
LBSU ends long road trip at Arizona
After losing three games last week and falling out of the AP Top 25 polls, Arizona will be looking to bounce back in a big way against the Long Beach State men’s basketball team. A road game combined with frustrations from the Wildcats three-game losing streak make Wednesday night’s matchup[Read More…]
Long Beach State men’s basketball 2017-2018 season preview
Last season was one to forget for head coach Dan Monson and the Long Beach State men’s basketball team. After finishing 15-19 overall and failing to make the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight year, the team saw five players transfer out of the program following the disappointment of last[Read More…]
Long Beach State men’s basketball roughed up by the ‘Runners
The Long Beach State men’s basketball program was too rattled to handle the pressure in a 63-55 loss to CSU Bakersfield on Monday at the Walter Pyramid, caving in front of a crowd of 345. Only 10 players were able to suit up for the game against the Roadrunners, as[Read More…]
Men’s basketball point guard breakdown
With the men’s basketball team season starting on Saturday at the Walter Pyramid, the 49ers are bringing some fresh faces into to the program.While eight players return to this year’s roster, the team will have new teammates who will bring different playing styles. Here is a breakdown of all the[Read More…]