From the opening tip, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team was never able to get in its comfort zone in their matchup with Cal State Fullerton. The Titans dropped the 49ers 74-53 Saturday afternoon at Titan Gym behind a career-high 23 points from sophomore Mya Olivier. What was an[Read More…]
Women’s Sports
‘Niners pay a visit to CSUF
In its only game this week, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team will be matched up against rival Cal State Fullerton at Titan Gym on Saturday. The 49ers are coming off two consecutive victories, a 46-34 win over UC Santa Barbara, and a 74-67 victory over Cal Poly San[Read More…]
Freshmen play starring role for LBSU
The biggest concern looming over the Long Beach State women’s basketball team before this season began was its youth. Now, the 49ers’ six freshmen are helping erase any question marks that might still arise. Legendary college basketball announcer Dick Vitale would refer to Alex Sanchez, Devin Hudson, Lauren Spargo, Chantel[Read More…]
Ware, Moorer grab Big West Player of the Week honors
Both the Long Beach State men’s and women’s basketball teams had a player earn Big West Conference Player of the Week—senior guard Casper Ware and senior forward Tipesa Moorer, respectively. Ware was given the award after leading the 49ers to two road wins last week over Cal Poly San Luis[Read More…]
49ers defeat UC Santa Barbara behind outstanding defensive performance
After a tough two-game Northern California road trip, the Long Beach State women’s basketball team are glad to be back in the friendly confines of the Walter Pyramid. The 49ers used the home-cooking to defeat UC Santa Barbara 46-34 on Thursday night–improving their record to 7-2 at home this season.[Read More…]
49ers road woes continue with 93-56 loss to Pacific
Stockton, Calif. – The Long Beach State women’s basketball team started out their first Big West Conference road trip of the season on a shaky note. The 49ers turned the ball over 30 times and gave up a season-high in points allowed in their 93-56 loss at the hands of[Read More…]
Sanchez led ‘Niners earn wire-to-wire victory over UCI
There is a big difference between a youthful team, and a young team. As of right now, the Long Beach State women’s basketball squad is playing with a youthful pep in their step. Do-it-all freshman Alex Sanchez is the leader of the 49ers youth movement, and her performance in the[Read More…]
49ers open Big West play with big win over UC Riverside
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team showed that they don’t like to be doubted. Picked to finish last in Big West Conference play, the ‘Niners used a 70-59 win over UC Riverside as a statement game. Senior Tipesa Moorer is one who was particularly ecstatic about the victory. “This[Read More…]
Link garners Third-Team All-America honors
Long Beach State junior forward Nadia Link was named to the 2011 National Soccer Coaches Association of America NCAA Women’s Division I All-America Team as announced by the NSCAA. Link, who was selected to the third team, became the third All-American in school history, while she is the first 49er[Read More…]
Spargo earns Big West Player of the Week
Freshman guard Lauren Spargo has been named the Big West Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday afternoon. It marks the first time this season that a freshman has received the honor and first weekly award for LBSU this year. Spargo led the 49ers to[Read More…]