The two winningest softball programs in the Big West renew their rivalry in a promising three-game series this weekend at the 49er Softball Complex. Long Beach State (18-22, 5-4) takes on Cal State Fullerton (27-17, 5-4) on Saturday at 1 p.m. and again on Wednesday for a chance to take[Read More…]
Softball
LBSU face UC Davis to open up Big West play
Looking to put its inconsistencies in non-conference play behind, Long Beach State (LBSU) will take on UC Davis in a three-game series on Saturday and Sunday at the 49er Softball Complex. The 49ers (13-18) were on an eight-game losing streak before winning their last three non-conference games. Head coach Kim[Read More…]
No time for a break for LBSU
Players pounded the ground in frustration after letting a kill slam to the ground during the No. 12 Long Beach State men’s volleyball team’s practice Monday afternoon as it prepared to take on No. 5 Pepperdine Thursday night inside the Walter Pyramid. Booming voices echoed off the walls of the[Read More…]
Tautalafua sets new LBSU home run standard
Darian Tautalafua became the most prolific home run hitter in Long Beach State softball history and only the most important people in her life were paying attention. Tautalafua’s teammates were not the only ones reminding her about the record. Her father, who is also her personal hitting coach, began making[Read More…]
The Lombardi sisters are hitting their stride at LBSU
Inseparable since childhood, Julia and Lauren Lombardi are reunited and thriving at Long Beach State. Born only a year apart, Julia and Lauren moved up the youth softball ranks and attended West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch together for three years until Lauren graduated to play softball at LBSU.[Read More…]
Florida stomps LBSU
Defending national champion Florida lived up to its reputation in a 10-1 rout of the Long Beach State softball team Wednesday at the 49er Softball Complex. The Gators (22-0) took advantage of eight walks, five hit batsmen and three errors by the 49ers (10-11). The multitude of physical and mental[Read More…]
LBSU hosts undefeated Florida at the 49er Softball Complex
The Long Beach State softball team will face its biggest challenge of the season Wednesday when it hosts defending National Champion and No.1 Florida. “It’s just another game, it’s just another team,” senior outfielder Christina Montoya said. “I’m more concerned about us and how we’re going to play.” The 49ers[Read More…]
The 49ers reached .500 after winning three of five at home.
An upset victory over No. 12 UCLA highlighted a successful weekend for the Long Beach State softball team in the Long Beach Louisville Slugger Invitational at Mayfair Park. An electrifying crowd of 1,255 people, split evenly between Bruin and 49er fans, watched as sophomore right-hander Christina Clermont and senior right-hander[Read More…]
LBSU softball team begins the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
The Long Beach State softball team will try to bounce back from the Easton Desert Classic as it gets set for five games in three days in the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic in Palm Springs. The 49ers’ (6-4) schedule is about to ramp up significantly with a doubleheader against No.[Read More…]
LBSU softball team will travel to Las Vegas for the Easton Desert Classic
The Long Beach State softball team will head to Las Vegas Friday for three days and three nights with hopes of building upon their winning record in the Easton Dessert Classic The 49ers get a rematch in the tournament opener against Utah after the Utes defeated LBSU 5-3 on Feb.[Read More…]