Not since “Seinfeld” dominated the television airwaves has the Long Beach State Dirtbags had a losing record this late in the season. Through 18 contests, the 2009 Dirtbags have posted a 7-11 record with a 3-6 record at home and a 4-5 record on the road. And if they keep[Read More…]
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Freshman wins high jump at USC Invitational
Freshman Janelle Coulter won the high jump Saturday as the Long Beach State track and field team competed at the USC Invitational at Loker Stadium. Coulter was the only overall champion of an event for the 49ers. Her jump of 5 1/2 feet moved her closer to NCAA Regional qualifying[Read More…]
Daily Forty-Niner seeks new editor
Stop by the newsroom, SSPA-004 and pick up an application for editor in chief. Anyone can apply and the experience is invaluable. Applications must be turned in to Colleen Donnelly in SSPA-004 no later than April 8. Interviews in front of the 49er Publications Board will be conducted on April[Read More…]
No. 42 Denver too much for LBSU
Frustration and dejection was on the faces of the Long Beach State women’s tennis team Saturday as it fell to No. 42 Denver, 6-1. Playing its third match in the span of four days, the 49ers (11-5) didn’t begin well as No. 2 and No. 3 doubles fell to Denver[Read More…]
Women’s tennis rolls past Louisville, 6-1
The Beach women’s tennis team earned a convincing 6-1 win over No. 75 Louisville at the Terry Rhodes Tennis Center Friday. All three doubles matches were grabbed by No. 40 Long Beach State to get an early 1-0 lead. The competitive atmosphere was palpable, and the Cardinals were giving the[Read More…]
Softball travels for series with national champs
Head coach Kim Sowder’s Long Beach State softball team won’t be easing into its first three-game series of the season. After starting the season with six tournaments, the 49ers will travel to face defending national champion Arizona State at Farrington Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. The teams will play Friday at[Read More…]
Beach tennis breezes past Cornell
The No. 40 Long Beach State women’s tennis team dominated Cornell, 7-0, Wednesday at the Terry Rhodes Tennis Center. LBSU (10-4) started the match by grabbing the doubles point, which is awarded by winning at least two of three matches. The 49ers’ Hannah Grady/Jessica Weeks, Deborah Armstrong/Lisa Sutton and Anais[Read More…]
‘Niners drown Tigers to snap 3-game losing skid at home
The women’s water polo team ended a three-game losing streak with an 11-4 victory over Princeton in its first game back at the 49er Campus Pool on Wednesday night. The No. 17 49ers (6-11), who haven’t played a home game in a month, dominated the game with superior offense. The[Read More…]
Beach ‘band’ of brothers
A flimsy piece of rubber usually doesn’t hold much meaning. Yet, for the men’s basketball team, winning nine more games than last season might not have been possible without a seemingly insignificant piece of wrist wear. And, despite being ousted from the Big West Conference Tournament in the semifinals, the[Read More…]
Pair of four-hit performances powers Dirtbags
Box score A little luck is never a bad thing for a team that is struggling to put together wins. The Long Beach State baseball team took advantage of miscues by Loyola Marymount to get the 12-6 victory Tuesday night at Blair Field. The win was earned without the help[Read More…]