The challenge for James Ennis when choosing to come play basketball at Long Beach State, was fitting into a starting lineup — which already had four seniors who had been playing together for the last three seasons. The growing and learning processes are now over for the lanky junior, who[Read More…]
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‘Niners can’t overcome Olivier’s career day
From the opening tip, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team was never able to get in its comfort zone in their matchup with Cal State Fullerton. The Titans dropped the 49ers 74-53 Saturday afternoon at Titan Gym behind a career-high 23 points from sophomore Mya Olivier. What was an[Read More…]
LBSU drops CSUF in front of record crowd
It seems that the Long Beach State men’s basketball team plays its best games when under the brightest of lights. The 49ers defeated Cal State Fullerton 75-61 Saturday night in a contest that was both nationally televised, and boasted a Walter Pyramid record crowd of 5,649. The’ Niners (16-6, 9-0[Read More…]
49ers escape with victory over UCR
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team needed five extra minutes to close out UC Riverside on Thursday night. The 49ers defeated the upstart Highlanders, 77-70, in an overtime thriller. The game fell on the shoulders of junior forward David Chavarria with 2.1 seconds remaining in regulation. With the 49ers[Read More…]
LBSU sweeps Cal Baptist in home opener
The No. 11-ranked Long Beach State men’s volleyball team ended a three-game losing streak by dominating Cal Baptist in straight sets, 25-16, 25-18, 25-10, at the Walter Pyramid Wednesday night. The ‘Niners (3-4) held Cal-Baptist (1-4) to a meager .095 hitting percentage — the lowest of any LBSU opponent this[Read More…]
Dirtbags picked to finish third in Big West
The Long Beach State baseball team has been slated to finish third in Big West Conference play as voted on by the nine coaches, and announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon. The Dirtbags will be one of the most experienced teams in the Big West as it welcomes back[Read More…]
‘Niners pay a visit to CSUF
In its only game this week, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team will be matched up against rival Cal State Fullerton at Titan Gym on Saturday. The 49ers are coming off two consecutive victories, a 46-34 win over UC Santa Barbara, and a 74-67 victory over Cal Poly San[Read More…]
49ers prepare for UCR
After the Long Beach State men’s basketball team finished its Tuesday morning film session, senior Guard Casper Ware came away with one conclusion on how to beat UC Riverside — contain senior guard Phil Martin. “They [UCR] have one player who really controls most of their offense, Phil Martin,” Ware[Read More…]
Freshmen play starring role for LBSU
The biggest concern looming over the Long Beach State women’s basketball team before this season began was its youth. Now, the 49ers’ six freshmen are helping erase any question marks that might still arise. Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale would refer to Alex Sanchez, Devin Hudson, Lauren Spargo, Chantel[Read More…]
Ugland: NCAA at-large in reach for LBSU
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team came into this season with one thing on its mind—redemption. Losing to UC Santa Barbara in the last two Big West Conference tournament championship games has cost this squad its primary goal: a NCAA tournament berth. With the return of the senior core[Read More…]