Despite having the luxury of playing its latest tournament at home, the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team experienced the same fate it saw on the road last weekend when it won only one of three matches. After defeating James Madison in straight sets (25-14, 25-21, 25-12) Thursday night in[Read More…]
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Pyramid opens with Mizuno Invitational
The paint has dried on the new court in the Walter Pyramid, and the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team is ready to welcome its first set of visitors. This weekend, the ‘Niners (1-2) will play three matches in as many days when they host the annual Long Beach State[Read More…]
Pimp my locker room
A palm tree-themed court in the center of the Walter Pyramid has been generating buzz and excitement across the Cal State Long Beach campus and the Internet, but the renovated locker rooms hidden behind the bleachers may be more impressive. Featuring cabinet- and safe-laden lockers, a film room with leather[Read More…]
Men’s water polo optimistic about upcoming season
The Long Beach State men’s water polo team will dive back into action Saturday morning, when it opens its season with a pair of games at the UC Irvine Tournament. LBSU will look to repeat the early success of last season when the team won its first seven matches and[Read More…]
No. 11 LBSU women’s soccer ready for tough road test
The 11th-ranked Long Beach State women’s soccer team will head to Brigham Young University for its first road game of the season before returning home for a Sunday matchup with Michigan. The 49ers (3-0) will be playing in a tough road environment this Thursday, when they visit BYU (2-1) during[Read More…]
Long Beach State battling injuries as season begins
The 49ers remain optimistic for their 2012 season despite suffering a major setback prior to their opening match. Junior middle blocker Haleigh Hampton will be a spectator during the 2012 Long Beach State women’s volleyball season thanks to an offseason shoulder surgery. She was the leader on a 2011 team[Read More…]
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No. 15 Long Beach State wins another overtime thriller
The 15th-ranked Long Beach State women’s soccer team has gone to overtime twice in its first three games and emerged victorious both times. Midfielder Eileen Maes scored the golden goal Sunday afternoon, bringing the score to 2-1 and leading the 49ers to a win over No. 24 Baylor. Just nine[Read More…]
LBSU continues hot start with win over St. Francis
The 15th-ranked Long Beach State women’s soccer team backed up its highest national ranking in school history with an easy 2-0 win over Saint Francis Friday night at George Allen Field. The 49ers (2-0-0) won with goals from midfielder Jessica Oseguera and defender Natalie Zeeni, each of whom scored the[Read More…]
First win is golden for 49ers
The Long Beach State women’s soccer team opened its season in dramatic fashion by beating Arizona 2-1 in overtime thanks to a golden goal by forward Ashley Roese. Assisted by midfielder Eileen Maes, Roese scored a long-overdue goal three minutes into the first overtime, leading the 18th-ranked 49ers to their[Read More…]