The Long Beach State men’s basketball team couldn’t cure the hangover effect from its second half letdown against Montana. The 49ers were outscored by 12 points in the first half of a 79-66 loss to No. 6-ranked Louisville on Monday in front of 20, 468 fans at the KFC Yum![Read More…]
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Pair of LBSU athletes garner weekly honors
Men’s basketball Long Beach State forward T.J. Robinson was named the Big West Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week after becoming the 49ers’ all-time leading rebounder last week, the conference announced Monday. The conference player of the week award is the fourth of his career and the third in[Read More…]
‘Niners to face San Diego in first round of NCAA’s – again
Redemption will be on the mind of the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team Friday. The 49ers will face the University of San Diego in the first round of the NCAA Tournament — again. The Toreros eliminated the ‘Niners in straight sets last season to advance to the second round[Read More…]
Men’s basketball team collapses in second half to Montana
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team built a double-digit first half lead, but couldn’t hold off Montana as the Grizzlies rallied for a 73-71 win at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula, Mont. Saturday night. The 49ers (3-2) rallied from a seven-point deficit to take a 68-66 lead on a pair[Read More…]
Rebounding woes, late run plagues ‘Niners in loss to Iona
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team was unable to hold off a late run by the Iona College as it dropped a 78-73 decision Saturday evening at the Hynes Center in New Rochelle, N.Y. The 49ers led by nine with just over nine minutes to play, but Iona rallied[Read More…]
Ledoux leads LBSU to longest winning streak in 10 years
Senior Caitlin Ledoux finished with her 37th career double-double Saturday to lead the No. 23-ranked Long Beach State women’s volleyball team over New Mexico —25-17, 21-25, 25-13, 25-22 — for its 15 consecutive victory in its regular-season finale at the Walter Pyramid. Ledoux finished with 16 kills and 12 digs,[Read More…]
Elite Eight: Top-seeded Duke ends LBSU’s memorable run in NCAA Tournament
Durham, N.C. — No shots on goal for the first time in 25 games this season. That’s what thwarted the Long Beach State women’s soccer team’s unprecedented run through the NCAA Tournament in the Elite Eight on Friday. Top-seeded and third-ranked Duke dominated the No. 8 49ers in every facet[Read More…]
49ers overcome first-set woes to claim 14th straight win
After a slow start and first-set loss, the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team was able to shake off a tryptophan Friday night as it dominated the next three frames to cruise to its 14th consecutive victory. The No. 23-ranked ‘Niners defeated the University of Central Michigan — 19-25, 25-14,[Read More…]
Balanced attack snaps The Beach’s three-game skid
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team used a balanced effort to snap a three-game skid to defeat Columbia University, 70-61, Friday night at Levien Gymnasium in New York, N.Y. Five 49ers scored in double figures, with freshmen guards Alex Sanchez and Chantel Dooley, and junior Jhakia McDonald finishing with[Read More…]
49ers’ blocking too much for LMU
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team continued its tear through the regular season Wednesday as it earned its 13th consecutive victory in straight sets over Loyola Marymount University — 25-21, 25-17, 25-22 — at the Walter Pyramid. Sophomore middle blocker Haleigh Hampton finished with eight kills on .538 hitting[Read More…]