Women’s soccer sweeps weekly accolades For the second time this season, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team swept the Big West Conference’s player of the week awards Monday. Shawna Gordon and Emily Kingsborough were named offensive and defensive player of the week, respectively. The tandem led the 49ers to[Read More…]
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Senior midfielder hits books as hard as opponents
It was a sunny afternoon as the skies dawned a clear, blazing blue. A cool breeze softened the tension-filled air, while every so often, the wind whisked through her hair. She stood calm and ready, as her nerves remained steady. Then, the whistle blew and she cut through the field[Read More…]
49ers edge No. 21 Arizona State in physical affair
Box score The Long Beach State women’s soccer team extended its winning streak to three games on Friday as it edged the 21st-ranked Arizona State Sun Devils, 1-0, at George Allen Field to conclude non-conference play. Junior midfielder Shawna Gordon paced the 49ers with the game-winning goal in the 33rd[Read More…]
49ers look to gain traction heading into Big West play
The Long Beach State women’s soccer team will look to extend its winning streak to three games as it will play host to Arizona State at George Allen Field on Friday at 4 p.m. The 49ers (6-3-1), who went unbeaten last weekend at the UNLV Rebel Classic in Las Vegas,[Read More…]
Sweetman nabs weekly honor
Nicole Sweetman’s two goals on Sunday paid off as the Long Beach State women’s soccer team earned a win and the junior forward earned herself the Big West Conference Offensive Co-Player of the Week award on Monday. Sweetman gave The Beach its second goal — which proved to be the[Read More…]
Zips no match for LBSU in Las Vegas
Box score The Long Beach State women’s soccer team cruised to its second consecutive victory at the Rebel Classic on Sunday as it routed the Akron Zips, 4-1, at Peter Johann Memorial Field. Junior forward Nicole Sweetman led the 49ers offense with a pair of goals, while midfielder Lindsay Bullock[Read More…]
Gordon, 49ers end scoring drought in Vegas
Box score The Long Beach State women’s soccer team rallied from behind and stunned the UNLV Rebels, 2-1, in an overtime thriller on Friday at the Rebel Classic in Las Vegas. 49ers midfielder Shawna Gordon delivered the game-winning goal in the 95th minute after fellow midfielder Lindsay Bullock’s right-side cross[Read More…]
Women’s soccer looking to bust out of slump
The Long Beach State women’s soccer team looks to regain its stride this weekend at the UNLV Rebel Classic in Las Vegas for the conclusion of a four-game road stretch. The 49ers (4-3-1), who are coming off consecutive shutout losses against Saint Mary’s and 19th-ranked California, return to action Friday[Read More…]
49ers routed in Berkeley
The Long Beach State women’s soccer team’s struggles continued on Sunday as it was held scoreless for the third consecutive game this season, losing to the 19th-ranked California Golden Bears, 6-0, at Edwards Stadium. Senior forward Alex Morgan led the offensive attack for the Golden Bears (5-0-2), connecting twice in[Read More…]
Undefeated Gaels too much for LBSU
The Long Beach State women’s soccer team couldn’t continue its road success in Northern California on Friday. The Beach (4-2-1) was held scoreless for the second straight game and fell 1-0 to undefeated Saint Mary’s. The loss put an end to LBSU’s five-game unbeaten streak. Midfielder Daelyn Paul smashed one[Read More…]
