The Long Beach State softball team completed a three game sweep over reigning Big West champions Hawaii at the 49er Softball Complex. The 49ers (32-9) improved to 9-0 in conference play and have won 12 out of their last 13 games overall. Hawaii (19-19), which has underachieved after past year’s[Read More…]
Women’s Sports
LBSU to host reigning Big West champ Hawaii
The Long Beach State softball team, undefeated through six games in conference play, will look to continue its hot play as it prepares to host reigning Big West champion Hawaii. The 49ers’ (29-9) latest win streak hit eight games last week as they completed a home sweep against UC Riverside.[Read More…]
Individual milestones met for Long Beach State
The Long Beach State softball and baseball teams both had memorable spring breaks, as the 49ers and Dirtbags each won their weekend series and saw a couple individuals reach career milestones. Leading the softball team (29-9, 6-0 Big West) to a sweep of UC Riverside was pitcher Erin Jones-Wesley, who[Read More…]
Long Beach State coming in hot to Big West play
The Long Beach State softball team will begin conference play this weekend as the hottest team in the Big West when it travels to UC Davis to face a struggling Aggies team. The 49ers (23-9), winners of 16 of their last 19 games, will have their hands full during conference[Read More…]
‘Niner Notes: LBSU’s Vic Couch retires
LBSU men’s basketball assistant coach Vic Couch retires Long Beach State assistant head coach Vic Couch announced his retirement Sunday after spending seven years with the men’s basketball team. Couch was on medical leave during the 2013-14 season, as an unspecified illness forced him to miss action. Head coach Dan[Read More…]
49ers take three of four in second San Diego Tournament
Clutch defense and consistent hitting allow the Long Beach State softball team to continue its terrific midseason run, this time in the San Diego Tournament. The 49ers (23-9) returned to San Diego for their second tournament there in as many weeks. After winning four out of five in the San[Read More…]
49ers look to keep momentum going in return to San Diego
Having won 13 out of its last 15 games, the Long Beach State softball team looks to continue its outstanding play as it heads back to San Diego for the San Diego Tournament. The 49ers (20-8) went 4-1 in the San Diego Classic II last week, led by a combination[Read More…]
‘Niners fall short of upsetting Pepperdine
The Long Beach State women’s sand volleyball team gave No. 1 Pepperdine a run for its money Tuesday but ultimately lost 3-2 in a rematch of last year’s national championship match. The 49ers became the first team this year to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Waves because[Read More…]
Softball team takes four wins in San Diego Classic II
The Long Beach State softball team continued its excellent play by winning four out of five in the San Diego Classic II. The 49ers (20-7) have now won 13 out of their last 15 games, and they’re not showing any signs of slowing down. The offense, led by Ashley Holmes[Read More…]
Women’s water polo: 49ers shut out Bucknell
The last two weeks have proved transformative for the Long Beach State women’s water polo team. A group effort spurred 11th-ranked LBSU past Bucknell, 11-0, Thursday in the team’s first shutout of the season. Chelsea Parks, Justine Morgan, Hillary Veselik, and Coriann Snyder had multi-goal games for the 49ers (15-6).[Read More…]