The No. 9-ranked Long Beach State men’s volleyball team swept No. 14 Hawaii – 25-19, 25-22, 25-21 – in a crucial Mountain Pacific Sports Federation matchup Friday night at Stan Sheriff Center. LBSU (12-12, 7-10 MPSF) extended their win streak to two games and is now tied with No. 7[Read More…]
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LBSU downed by Washington State
The Long Beach State baseball team played its first game at Blair Field in nearly two weeks resulted in an 11-1 loss at the hands of Washington State University. The Dirtbags (8-15) allowed 15 hits and committed five errors in their 10-run loss Monday to the Cougars. Freshman starting pitcher[Read More…]
Ware named Honorable Mention All-American
After leading the Beach to a conference title and a trip to the NCAA tournament, Casper Ware now has one more honor to add to his list of accomplishments. The senior guard was named by the Associated Press and an honorable mention All-American on Tuesday. Ware is the second basketball[Read More…]
Suicide squeeze seals victory for Dirtbags
After a 13-1 rout of Wichita State the previous day, the Long Beach State baseball team found themselves in another tight ninth inning spot. LBSU (8-14) trailed the Shockers 2-1 in the top half of the ninth inning. After getting the leadoff runner on base, a pair of sacrifices had[Read More…]
LBSU bounces back with rout of Shockers
The Long Beach State baseball team responded to yet another ninth inning meltdown with one it its best overall performances of the season. The Dirtbags (7-14) scored 13 runs on 16 hits on their way to a 13-1 rout of Wichita State. Sophomore starting pitcher Ryan Strufing threw six innings[Read More…]
‘Niners bounce back to defeat BYU
Despite a poor showing the night before the No. 9-ranked Long Beach State men’s volleyball team upset No. 4 BYU in five sets Saturday night at Walter Pyramid. LBSU (11-12, 6-10 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) snapped an eight-match losing streak against the Cougars by defeating BYU, 25-17, 22-25, 23-25, 25-21,[Read More…]
49ers continue to struggle
The No. 9-ranked Long Beach State men’s volleyball team continued to struggle after being swept by No. 4 BYU Friday night at the Walter Pyramid. LBSU (10-12, 5-10 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) has lost three straight matches at home and eight straight against BYU after their second straight loss in[Read More…]
Dirtbags dropped in ninth by Shockers
The Long Beach State baseball team was unable to hold onto an early 7-2 lead as they lost to Wichita State on Friday. The Dirtbags (6-14) surrendered six runs to the Shockers in the bottom in the ninth inning en route to an 8-7 loss. LBSU broke the game open[Read More…]
‘Niners stride into Big West play
The Long Beach State softball team wrapped up its non-conference schedule with a 5-2 win over Loyola Marymount on Wednesday and will begin Big West Conference play next week. Sophomore starting pitcher Erin Jones-Wesley tossed a complete-game to lead the ‘Niners to the three-run victory. Freshman Leilani Tupua-Tautalatasi and junior[Read More…]
Monson named District 9 Coach of the Year
Long Beach State men’s basketball teams head coach Dan Monson was named Division I District 9 Coach of the Year for the second straight season. The award, which is voted on by The National Association of Basketball Coaches, was given to the 49ers coach for the second straight season. Monson[Read More…]