Two minutes. That was all the No. 12-ranked Long Beach State men’s water polo team needed to turn a disappointing loss into a momentous win. The Beach (12-5) stole victory from the jaws of defeat with a 9-8 triumph over visiting No. 9 UC San Diego on Wednesday afternoon at[Read More…]
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Menasse defeats teammate to claim Fullerton Invitational title
Long Beach State women’s tennis player Rachel Manasse outlasted fellow teammate Laura Bernard, 6-3, 6-4 to earn the Fullerton Invitational singles championship on Monday at the Rhodes Tennis Center at Long Beach State. Since the pair played three doubles matches together, as well as the singles semifinals on Sunday, rather[Read More…]
‘Niners look to capitalize with healthier lineup
Little by little, the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team is putting its injured and ailing parts back together as it heads into two crucial Big West Conference contests this weekend. LBSU (10-6, 4-2 Big West Conference) will host UC Davis (18-3, 4-2 Big West) on Friday and the University[Read More…]
Pair of LBSU athletes earn weekly honors
Two Long Beach State athletes were honored by the Big West Conference on Monday. Sophomore middle blocker Haleigh Hampton of the women’s volleyball team and senior goalkeeper Kaitlyn Gustaves of the women’s soccer team were named Big West Player of the Week for the first time this season. Hampton earned[Read More…]
LBSU rallies in final minute of overtime thriller against Fullerton
For over 89 minutes, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team was outplayed by Cal State Fullerton. It all turned around, though, as senior defender Nicole Hubbard knocked in the game-tying goal and junior forward Nadia Link scored the game-winner in overtime Sunday to defeat the Titans, 2-1, at George[Read More…]
‘Niners maintain win streak over Fullerton in Ledoux’s return
The last time the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team lost to Cal State Fullerton, “Raiders of the Lost Arc” was a recent box office hit. Three Indiana Jones sequels and three decades later, senior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux’s return to action would not be spoiled and the ‘Niners 57-match[Read More…]
Slow start haunts men’s water polo team
A slow start doomed the No. 14-ranked Long Beach State men’s water polo team as No. 2 UC Berkeley went on to win, 14-6, Saturday at the 49er Aquatics Center. Sophomores Nick Rascon and Dan Matulis led the 49ers with two goals apiece. Sophomore Robert Robinson and freshman Devin Mefford[Read More…]
Men’s water polo falls to USC in MPSF opener
The Long Beach State men’s water polo team lost No. 4-ranked USC, 14-3, in the 49ers’ Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Conference opener on Thursday in Los Angeles. LBSU was led by Brian Schiefer, Milos Vrzic, and Hayden Leach. The trio scored a single goal a piece. The Trojans had six[Read More…]
‘Niners get back on track with lopsided win over UCI
IRVINE — The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team put on a dominant team effort Tuesday night with a clean sweep over UC Irvine at the Bren Events Center. The 49ers prevailed with a 25-10, 25-10 and 25-15 shellacking on UCI’s home floor. LBSU head coach Brian Gimmillaro said it[Read More…]
LBSU looks to preserve unblemished record in Big West this weekend
After a wild opening week of Big West Conference play, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team will hope to remain as the only unbeaten team in the conference this weekend. The 49ers will play host to Cal State Fullerton on Sunday at George Allen Field. Kickoff is scheduled for[Read More…]