Click here for the Big West Conference standings When deadlocked atop the standings heading toward the end of the regular season, the next thing to look at is possible tiebreaker situations. Long Beach State and Cal State Northridge started Wednesday tied for first place in the Big West Conference men’s[Read More…]
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Coach: Sprinter ‘among very best’ in LBSU history
Brent Gray — catch that name or did it run by too fast? A senior sprinter, Gray has so much speed that he just might be fast enough to run in the 2012 Olympics. Last spring, Gray competed in the outdoor NCAA Championships with 2008 Beijing Olympic medalists’ Walter Dix[Read More…]
Gilling lights up the Pyramid on Senior Night
Box score Stephan Gilling was amazed at how well Green Bay shot the 3-pointer at the Pyramid last Saturday. Thursday night it was his turn. Gilling, who has struggled with his shot of late and didn’t start, knocked down a career-high seven 3-pointers — including five in the second half[Read More…]
Men’s volleyball to play matches in L.A., the O.C.
The No. 6 49er men’s volleyball team returns from a 12-day hiatus tonight when it travels to Pauley Pavilion to take on the No. 9 UCLA Bruins. The match is scheduled for 7 p.m. LBSU (7-5, 6-3 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) will attempt to maintain momentum after notching a win[Read More…]
Surfer wants to go mainstream
For a surfer to befriend famous hip hop artist Lil’ Jon is one thing, considering the seemingly polar-opposite affiliations they have. And for that surfer to get the rapper to provide his sponsorship for an action-sport athlete is on another level. It’s unique, a new type of venture. Unique, though,[Read More…]
Dirtbag bats, starting pitcher tames Lions
LOS ANGELES — The Dirtbag bats came to life as they knocked off Loyola Marymount University in a matinee on Wednesday, 9-6, at Page Stadium. The first five hitters in the Long Beach State (2-2) batting order combined for 10 of the Dirtbags’ 14 hits in the contest. LBSU seemed[Read More…]
Dirtbags’ bats, starting pitcher tames Lions
LOS ANGELES — The Dirtbag bats came to life as they knocked off Loyola Marymount University in a matinee on Wednesday, 9-6, at Page Stadium. The first five hitters in the Long Beach State (2-2) batting order combined for 10 of the Dirtbags’ 14 hits in the contest. LBSU seemed[Read More…]
Dirtbags look to fill big shoes in pitching staff
Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part preview, which is broken down by position players and pitchers. Starting pitchers The Returners It’s the first year under head coach Mike Weathers’ tenure that Long Beach State hasn’t had at least two starters coming back. Sophomore Jake Thompson is the[Read More…]
Dirtbags salvage 3-game series with Sunday win
Box score LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Devin Lohman had a night to forget on Friday, striking out all four times he came up at Dedeaux Field. Sunday afternoon, he got the game-winning RBI on a soft ground ball with the bases loaded and one out in the top of the[Read More…]
Softball tournament highlights Sports Picks
Softball ‘Niners capitalize on four errors for comeback win The 49er softball team (7-7) wrapped up the University of San Diego Tournament with a 4-1 win as four Colorado State errors led to four ‘Niners runs. Third baseman Jennifer Griffin reached base on an error and later scored on a[Read More…]