Long Beach State women’s soccer snuck into the top 25 on Monday, coming in at No. 24 in Soccer America’s national poll after winning three straight matches last week. While unranked, The Beach (3-1-0) knocked off No. 24 Washington State and No. 16 Virginia Tech in back-to-back games over an[Read More…]
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Student-athlete 101
The challenges of adjusting to college can be tough enough, but imagine playing a competitive sport at the same time. Not only do the five members of the 2010 recruiting class for Long Beach State’s women’s volleyball team have to navigate their way through the campus like the average freshman,[Read More…]
Women’s soccer hangs on against No. 16 VA Tech
For the second consecutive match, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team took down a top-25 program in College Station, Texas. Sophomore forward Nadia Link scored two goals Sunday morning to lead the 49ers to a 2-1 upset over No. 16 Virginia Tech in the Aggieland Invitational Tournament. LBSU (3-1-0)[Read More…]
‘Niners upend No. 25 Gaels in five sets
Box score Classes at Long Beach State don’t start until Monday, but the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team passed its first test of the season Saturday night. The 49ers knocked off No. 25 Saint Mary’s in a five-set thriller — 25-21, 25-27, 25-16, 26-28 and 15-7 — in front[Read More…]
49ers roll out of bed for third straight sweep
Box score Through the first three matches of the season, the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team has yet to drop a set. An early morning start didn’t derail the young 49ers, who swept Sacred Heart in three sets — 25-10, 25-15, 25-12 — Saturday at the Walter Pyramid. LBSU[Read More…]
Rebels no match for LBSU in sweep
Box score Sophomore Janisa Johnson’s athleticism helped the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team sweep its way to a 3-0 victory Friday night. The 49ers (2-0) defeated the UNLV Rebels, 25-21, 25-21, 25-16, in the second match of the Long Beach State Baden Classic at the Walter Pyramid. Earlier in[Read More…]
Strozier gives LBSU win No. 2
At this rate, the 49ers might not want to ever come home. The Long Beach State women’s soccer team picked up its second consecutive road victory on Friday against No. 24 Washington State in College Station, Texas. Junior Jazz Strozier helped The Beach (2-1-0) earn the 2-1 victory with a[Read More…]
49ers dominate Rutgers in season opener
Box score If the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team is banged up, it’s scary to think what the 49ers will look like at full strength this year. The shorthanded 49ers opened the 2010 season with a convincing 3-0 sweep over Rutgers on Friday at the Walter Pyramid. LBSU (1-0)[Read More…]
49ers notch first win of 2010
The Long Beach State women’s soccer team (1-1-0) was nearly shutout for the second consecutive game, but in the waning seconds Nadia Link answered the bell. Link made use of a rebound to sink the game-winning goal in the 89th minute against Fresno State (0-2-0) on Monday night at Bulldog[Read More…]
MORENO: LBSU is more successful than you thought
If you’re reading this, chances are that you’re still trying to get acclimated to The Beach. To help make that transition easier, the Daily 49er sports staff has decided to offer up some information to give you a better understanding of Long Beach State athletics. Consider it a sports history[Read More…]