Senior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux and sophomore middle blocker Haleigh Hampton were both named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-West Region Team, the AVCA announced Tuesday. The Long Beach State duo was among 14 players honored from the Big West, Mountain West, and Western Athletic Conferences. Ledoux, a[Read More…]
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Ugland: LBSU women’s volleyball has plenty reasons to be hopeful
The departure of one of the greatest players in Long Beach State women’s volleyball history, senior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux, and fellow classmate Lauren Minkel leaves this team in the hands of more than “A Few Good Women” for next season. Ledoux is one of five players in 49ers history[Read More…]
Sanchez’s career-night not enough against Washington
Freshman guard Alex Sanchez scored a career-high 20 points, but it wasn’t enough offset the Long Beach State women’s basketball team’s shooting inefficiency against the University of Washington on Sunday. The 49ers shot a dismal 29.1 percent from the field (16-for-50) and committed 24 turnovers to conclude their seven-game road[Read More…]
‘Niners unable slow down Seattle
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team had no answer for Seattle University’s offensive attack Friday as the 49ers fell, 78-49, at the Connolly Center. The Redhawks shot an impressive 55.8 percent from the field and were even better from beyond the arc as they went 10-for-16 (62.5 percent). The[Read More…]
Second half surge, home cooking propels 49ers to blowout victory
After two consecutive road losses, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team looked happy to be home Friday night. The ‘Niners defeated BYU-Hawaii, 79-43, at the Walter Pyramid to maintain its perfect record of 3-0 at home this season. A 15-3 LBSU run to open the second half quickly took[Read More…]
San Diego ends LBSU’s season, streak – again
LOS ANGELES — The Long Beach State women’s volleyball season ended in a state of déjà vu Friday night at UCLA’s John Wooden Center. The 49ers were eliminated for the second consecutive time by the University of San Diego in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. In its 25th[Read More…]
Ugland: What’s up with LBSU’s Ware?
After a 2-1 start to what seemed to be a promising season, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team has been stuck playing “Where’s Waldo” with its star player, losing two of its last three games. Just over a week ago, LBSU was on the verge of cracking the top[Read More…]
MLB star Danny Espinosa to be keynote speaker for 2012 Leadoff Dinner
Washington Nationals second baseman and former Dirtbag Danny Espinosa will serve as the keynote speaker for the 2012 Leadoff Dinner, which will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26 at The Grand in Long Beach. The Leadoff Dinner serves as an opportunity to get a first glimpse of the 2012 Long[Read More…]
49ers look to avenge last year’s NCAA Tournament loss
With the field of 64 teams set, the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team will begin its quest for a fourth NCAA Tournament championship by attempting to accomplish what it couldn’t do last season — defeat the University of San Diego in the first round. The No. 23-ranked ‘Niners were[Read More…]
Petrovic claims All-MPSF Honorable Mention
Senior Aleksandar Petrovic was named to the All-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Team as an honorable mention Tuesday for the Long Beach State men’s water polo team. The 6-5 defender from Nis, Serbia scored a career-high 53 goals this season. His previous season-high was 35 goals during his sophomore campaign. As[Read More…]