The Long Beach State women’s basketball team watched helplessly as Cal State Fullerton’s Mya Olivier’s wide open lay up attempt spun around the rim as the final seconds slowly ticked away. Luckily for them, the ball spun out as quickly as it spun in. Unfortunately for the ‘Niners, however, the[Read More…]
Women’s Sports
‘Niners late run falls short against Pacific
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team dropped a close game to the University of the Pacific, 73-68 Tuesday night at the Walter Pyramid. The 49ers (11-17, 6-9 Big West Conference) opened the second half strong, as senior forward Tipesa Moorer forced a turnover right as the second period began,[Read More…]
49ers struggle in Cathedral City Classic
The Long Beach State softball team spent the weekend in Palm Springs, but it was hardly a vacation, as the 49ers dropped four of five games at the Cathedral City Classic. The ‘Niners (6-9) won their opening game 12-6 over Fordham on Thursday, but lost the nightcap of the doubleheader[Read More…]
‘Niners take two out of five in Vegas
The Long Beach State softball team finished the Louisville Slugger Desert Classic in Las Vegas with two wins and three losses this weekend. The 49ers came away with wins against Indiana and Memphis, but dropped games to Texas Tech, Ohio State, and Portland State. The ‘Niners started out their weekend[Read More…]
LBSU finishes 3-2 in Fresno State Tournament
The Long Beach State softball team wrapped up its first tournament of the season Sunday, defeating Fresno State in extra innings and bringing its record to 3-2 on the year. The 49ers traveled up north on Friday for the Fresno State Tournament, where they played five games in three days.[Read More…]
‘Niners topple CSUN in double overtime
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team headed into the Matadome considered massive underdogs as it clashed with Big West conference-leading Cal State Northridge, but the ‘Niners didn’t receive that memo. LBSU (10-14, 5-6 Big West Conference) who is a dismal 1-12 away from the comforts of the Walter Pyramid[Read More…]
LBSU opens season at Fresno State Tournament
The Long Beach State softball team opens its season with a five-game tournament in Fresno this weekend. Expectations are high for the 49ers, who return eight starters from a squad that earned an NCAA tournament berth last season. The team also finished tied for first with Pacific in the preseason[Read More…]
LBSU drops BYU 6-1
The No. 38-ranked Long Beach State women’s tennis team stayed undefeated as it defeated BYU 6-1, with Senior Anais Dallara grabbed a pair of wins at No. 1 in both doubles and singles. No. 38 Long Beach continues to show its strength at home as they swept the Cougars pairs[Read More…]
LBSU’s comeback bid falls short at UCR
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team nearly erased a 19-point first-half deficit, but its late rally wasn’t enough in a 75-71 loss at UC Riverside on Saturday. Sophomore Hallie Meneses sparked the 49ers in the second half with 19 of her career-high 21 points. She went 5-for-9 from the[Read More…]
49ers’ road woes continue in big loss to UCI
Taking care of the ball is something that the Long Beach State women’s basketball team might talk about and focus on in practice, but 28 turnovers led to the 49ers demise Thursday evening. The 49ers (9-13, 4-5 Big West) were dominated in every statistical category en route to a 86-61[Read More…]