A chance to make a statement went by the wayside for the No. 9-ranked Long Beach State men’s water polo team as an early lead evaporated on the 49ers in their 10-6 loss to No. 5 UC Santa Barbara on Saturday at the 49er Aquatics Center. For the players, it[Read More…]
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Women’s volleyball runs up winning streak to six
The 49ers closed out their two-match road swing at the Central Coast with a four-set win over UC Santa Barbara — 22-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-22 — to take a two and a half match lead in the conference standings. Haleigh Hampton led the way for LBSU (14-6, 8-2 Big West)[Read More…]
Men’s basketball favored to win Big West by media
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team was picked to win the Big West Conference championship in a vote of the conference’s media. LBSU also placed three players on the six-man Preseason Media Big West All-Conference Team. Long Beach received 20 of 24 first-place votes and finished with 212 points[Read More…]
‘Niners bounce back with Sweetman’s game-winner
After back-to-back shutout losses, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team managed to post a shutout of its own in a 1-0 win over UC Riverside on Friday afternoon at George Allen Field. Senior forward Nicole Sweetman delivered the game-winning goal in the 75th minute. Freshman midfielder Taylor Nelson streaked[Read More…]
Sophomore middle blocker guides LBSU in comeback
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team’s match against Cal Poly on Friday lived up to all the hype and then some. In a match between two of the Big West Conference’s best teams and featuring two of its best middle blockers, LBSU made two thrilling comebacks in the fourth[Read More…]
Senior defender finds niche in new offensive role
Anyone who has been around sports long enough is familiar with the old adage, “the best offense is a good now.” With most opponents’ defenses shifting their focus on the 49ers’ goals leader Nadia Link and Gordon, Hubbard has been able to find her opportunities to score from the back[Read More…]
LBSU to face critical road swing this weekend
If home court advantage is as important as it is often made out to be, the Big West Conference- leading Long Beach State women’s volleyball team might be facing a tough weekend. The Beach (12-6, 6-2 Big West) will hit the road to face Cal Poly (9-11, 4-3 Big West)[Read More…]
Women’s basketball picked to finish last in Big West preseason poll
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team was picked to finish last in the 2011-12 Big West Conference Preseason Poll as selected by a panel of media members, the conference office announced Wednesday. Cal Poly was selected to repeat as the Big West regular season champions in the nine-team conference[Read More…]
LBSU men’s basketball receives votes in ESPN/USA Today poll
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team received two votes in the first preseason ESPN/USA Today Top 25 coaches’ poll, released Thursday. It marked the first time the 49ers received votes in the poll since the 1999-2000 season. Five of the teams the ‘Niners will be facing this upcoming season[Read More…]
‘Niners take share of Bill Cullum Invitational title
The Long Beach State men’s golf team claimed a share of the Bill Cullum Invitational title with Arizona State on Tuesday in Simi Valley, Calif. as it shot an 11-under-par 286. The Sun Devils carded a 282 to overcome a four-stroke deficit and a share of the lead with LBSU.[Read More…]