The Long Beach State women’s basketball team didn’t have the look of the confident, cohesive squad that peaked its head out from underneath all of the question marks surrounding them over the last few games. After starting Big West Conference play with two steps in the right direction, LBSU took[Read More…]
Men’s Basketball
Anderson leads LBSU to victory over Cal State Northridge
A balanced scoring attack helped the Long Beach State men’s basketball team win its third straight contest and remain perfect in Big West Conference play. The ‘Niners [10-6, 3-0 Big West] defeated Cal State Northridge [4-9, 1-2 Big West], 81-68, Saturday night at the Matadome. After leading 39-31 at the[Read More…]
LBSU grinds out a five-point win over Cal Poly
The biggest play of the Long Beach State men’s basketball teams 55-50 victory over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo didn’t result in any points on the scoreboard. Freshman guard Mike Caffey’s soaring offensive rebound with 2:02 remaining in the game and the Beach up just four points, gave the ‘Niners[Read More…]
LBSU grinds out five-point win over Cal Poly
The biggest play of the Long Beach State men’s basketball team’s 55-50 victory over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo didn’t result in any points on the scoreboard. Freshman guard Mike Caffey’s soaring offensive rebound with 2:02 remaining in the game and the Beach up just four points, gave the ‘Niners[Read More…]
Dervisevic suspended indefinitely
Senior forward Edis Dervisevic has been suspended indefinitely from the Long Beach State men’s basketball team for failure to meet academic expectations. The announcement was made on Monday–the same day that the ‘Niners opened Big West Conference play with a 74-60 win over UC Irvine. Dervisevic is academically eligible to[Read More…]
‘Niners use second half surge to down UC Irvine in Big West opener
On a night that saw two 49ers reach career milestones, a team effort is what propelled the Long Beach State men’s basketball team to a 74-60 victory over UC Irvine in their Big West Conference opener. Four ‘Niners scored in double figures on the evening with Senior guard Casper Ware[Read More…]
‘Niners advance to Diamond Head Classic championship with blowout of Auburn
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team continued its winning ways–this time with a dominant defensive performance. The ‘Niners held Auburn to a season-low 43 points for the game in their 64-43 victory on Friday night in Honolulu. Senior guard Larry Anderson had an efficient scoring night for LBSU, dropping[Read More…]
Five ‘Niners score in double figures in win over No. 15 Xavier
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team didn’t let the laid-back Hawaii lifestyle affect their play in the opening round of the Diamond Head Classic–defeating No. 15-ranked Xavier 68-58. The Beach [6-5] took advantage of the fact that two of the Musketeers [8-2] starters were suspended for this game, jumping[Read More…]
Balanced scoring, solid bench play lead 49ers to win
In the wake of facing No. 15-ranked Xavier on Thursday in Hawaii, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team was able to avoid a letdown against Eastern New Mexico. Four 49ers (5-5) scored in double figures en route to a 76-54 victory over the Greyhounds (10-5) on Monday night. The[Read More…]
Ware named Bob Cousy award candidate – again
Long Beach State senior point guard Casper Ware was named a candidate for the Bob Cousy Award on Monday. The honor recognizes college basketball’s top point guard. Ware is one of 60 players to be named to the watch list, marking the second time in his career he has been[Read More…]