Box score When the NCAA moved the 3-point line back this season, the concern was it would hurt the mid-major teams that used the outside shot to offset their lack of size against the big-time programs. Somebody forgot to tell Green Bay and Ryan Tillema. A long way from Wisconsin,[Read More…]
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Dirtbags’ late rally falls short in season opener
Box score LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The velocity was too much for the Long Beach State Dirtbags, falling at the hands of the University of Southern California Trojans, 5-2, Friday night at Dedeaux Field. The Trojans (1-0) jumped out to an early lead behind starting pitcher Brad Boxberger, who kept[Read More…]
Beach tennis triumphs in Big West opener
After struggling through doubles action, the Long Beach State women’s tennis team woke up in singles play Friday afternoon. The No. 42-ranked 49ers defeated visiting Cal State Northridge, 5-2, in their Big West Conference opener to earn the first home win at the Rhodes Tennis Center. LBSU (3-3, 1-0 Big[Read More…]
Poor shooting in 2nd half hurts 49er women
Box score The Long Beach State 49ers were unable to contain visitng UC Riverside in the second half as they dropped Friday’s women’s basketball contest, 64-48. UCR senior Kemie Nkele stole the show at the Walter Pyramid, scoring a game-high 26 points and collecting eight rebounds. Nkele shot 11-of-19 from[Read More…]
Dirtbags 2009 opener Friday in Los Angeles
Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part preview, which is broken down by position players and pitchers. Part one focuses on the position players. Part two will run Tuesday. Dirtbag baseball is almost back, just not most of the guys Long Beach State fans are used to. The[Read More…]
Women’s golf: LBSU ties for 6th
Aztec Spring Invitational ResultsSalt Creek Golf Course in San Diego (Standing) Player (Score)/(Rd. 1-Rd. 2-Rd. 3)/Total (T-2) Lee Lopez (+5) 74-77-70 221(T-16) Brenda Chhuor (+12) 75-76-77 228(T-19) Kay Hoey (+14) 78-77-75 230(T-76) Reina Rogers (+33) 80-89-80 249(T-80) Lindsey McAtee (+37) 83-87-83 253 (T-6) Long Beach[Read More…]
‘Niners to focus on Titans star guard in rematch
Cal State Fullerton guard Josh Akognon has the attention of the Long Beach State men’s basketball team. The senior NBA hopeful torched the 49ers for 31 points, including the game-winning jumper, in a 61-60 victory at the Walter Pyramid on Jan. 29. The ‘Niners plan to key in on the[Read More…]
Obama not the only prez with basketball jones
VIDEO: F. King Alexander playing in a pick-up game at the Walter Pyramid It’s just before tip-off and the Monson Maniacs, along with the rest of the crowd, have all filed in as AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” is playing over the loud speakers of the Walter Pyramid. After applauding during player introductions,[Read More…]
49er men move into 1st-place tie
Box score FULLERTON, Calif. — After Cal State Fullerton’s dramatic come-from-behind, last-second win last month, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team returned the favor Wednesday night. In front of a raucous, sold-out Titan Gym crowd reminiscent of last month’s affair at the Walter Pyramid, the 49ers (13-11, 8-4 Big[Read More…]
Big West honors softball, women’s hoops
The Big West Conference recognized Long Beach State juniors Kristen Pocock and Lauren Sims as Player of the Week in their respective sports Monday. Pocock, a catcher on the softball team, earned co-Field Player of the Week after going 3-for-6 with a home run and four RBIs while drawing seven[Read More…]