In a strange twist to the Long Beach State women’s tennis team’s fall season, the 49ers can claim victory at the Fullerton Invitational. But, there’s still one day left to play. The Beach dominated its competition on Saturday to set up an all-LBSU semifinal and final in both singles and[Read More…]
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49ers dig deep in 5-set victory
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team nearly handed the match to the Pacific Tigers, but instead rallied to post a five-set victory at the Walter Pyramid on Saturday night. LBSU outlasted Pacific, 25-19, 23-25, 25-14, 23-25, 15-11, to avoid dropping its first home match in 10 years to the[Read More…]
The Beach rolls over UC Riverside
RIVERSIDE — The Long Beach State women’s soccer team steamrolled past UC Riverside on Friday, 3-0, at UCR Soccer Stadium en route to its second consecutive Big West conference victory. After a scoreless first half, the 49ers (9-3-2, 2-0-1 Big West Conference) kicked into high gear in the 52nd minute[Read More…]
‘Niners bounce back with convincing sweep
Box score Junior outside hitter Caitlin Ledoux went from a possible late scratch to the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team’s driving force Friday night. The 49ers, who had dropped six consecutive sets coming into the contest, swept first-place UC Davis — 25-13, 25-19, 25-13 — in a Big West[Read More…]
No. 8 LBSU holds off Tritons on road
The eighth-ranked Long Beach State men’s water polo team was able to stave off a late comeback by No. 9 UC San Diego in a close 6-5 win on Friday night. The 49ers (7-6) opened up a three-goal lead in the fourth quarter, but a late UCSD rally fell short[Read More…]
49ers breeze through Day 1 at Fullerton Invitational
After a solid showing at the Cal NIKE Invitational in late Sepetember, the Long Beach State women’s tennis team kept the ball rolling in its first day of competition at the Fullerton Invitational on Friday. All seven 49ers taking part in the three-day tournament easily took care of their opponents[Read More…]
Up-and-down 49ers looking for consistency
The rollercoaster-like season for the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team will approach its next twist Friday and Saturday. The 49ers (11-5, 1-2 Big West Conference), who fell out of the top 25 national rankings, will face UC Davis and Pacific on back-to-back nights. Both matches will be played at[Read More…]
LBSU preparing for road tussle
The Long Beach State women’s soccer team will look to extend its five-game unbeaten streak as it travels to UC Riverside on Friday at UCR Soccer Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. LBSU head coach Mauricio Ingrassia said that maintaining possession and scoring early in the game would be[Read More…]
LBSU’s Gimmillaro: ‘Big West would benefit from Hawaii’
One athletic booster remembers a time when Long Beach State and Hawaii provided the “premier rivalry” for the Big West Conference in women’s volleyball. And, now, the former Big West member is contemplating a possible return that could make a significant impact in women’s volleyball, as well as renew an[Read More…]
Transfer running mates find home at The Beach
The duo of Rosa Del Toro and Nina Moore share a meal of pasta and pizza at Deli News before every meet. Despite the seemingly unconventional pre-race meal, the pair has led the Long Beach State cross country team this season. For two consecutive meets, Del Toro and Moore have[Read More…]