The Long Beach State men’s and women’s basketball teams had been slated to begin preseason practice Oct. 1. However, due to a recent outbreak of coronavirus amongst on-campus residents, the start date has been postponed for the foreseeable future, according to the Long Beach State athletic department. According to Long[Read More…]
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‘I grew up in the Pyramid’: Long Beach State’s father-son volleyball duo
After years of spectating, its Aidan Knipe’s turn to play for the team his father has coached since 2001.
Staff picks: Long Beach State’s top-10 games this year
Although the sports season ended shortly and abruptly, Long Beach State teams still had some memorable moments. Here’s a list of the Daily Forty-Niner’s top-10 games this year.
Long Beach State men’s volleyball player Mason Briggs named Big West Co-Freshman of the Year
Although the season ended abruptly due to the coronavirus pandemic, Briggs attributes his success to an all-around team effort.
Long Beach State Athletics estimates $1.8 million loss amid coronavirus pandemic
The loss in revenue stems from the absence of ticket sales, corporate sponsorships and donations. The athletic department is working with other Big West teams to try to reduce costs for the fall 2020 season.
‘Scholarship dollars are going to be tough to come by’: Long Beach State Athletics projects financial troubles
Long Beach State Athletic Director Andy Fee took to Zoom to address over 140 fans, students, coaches, boosters and media members about the state of the department amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Record-setting blocker Joshua Morgan transfers to USC
Leaving the Big West Conference as the 2019-20 Best Defensive Player and an All-Conference Team Honorable Mention, Morgan transfers across Southern California to the PAC-12.
Canceled by coronavirus: a long jumper’s journey
With the coronavirus pandemic canceling sporting events worldwide, Long Beach State long jumper Jason Smith has been hopping through every hoop needed to stay positive moving forward.
Long Beach State men’s basketball sees big picture after canceled postseason
Although the Beach’s unconventional end to the season was not on their own terms, the program remains motivated to make a strong return.
Long Beach enters Big West tournament as ultimate underdog
As the lowest-seeded team in the bracket, the Beach will look to pull off a historic upset Thursday to keep its season alive.