Sophomore Hailey Harward only has one thing in mind: win a national championship for the Beach. The Long Beach State women’s volleyball season ended with a 10-19 record, and now she must wait another year. “I expected us to be undefeated in conference, easily making it into the tournament,” Harward[Read More…]
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A hopeful season takes a turn for the worst
The seniors bid farewell to their teammates and coaches, and it was finally over — a season filled with loss, change and failed expectations drew to an end on Nov. 18. All eyes were on the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team this season after finishing second place in the[Read More…]
LBSU ends season on strong note
A night that started with sophomore outside hitter Hailey Harward singing the National Anthem ended with her clinching the match with an impressive block. After a rocky season, it was a joyous occasion for the women’s volleyball team, going home for the final time with some much needed hope for[Read More…]
Five takeaways from the 49ers’ 95-70 win over San Francisco State
After Long Beach State defeated San Francisco State on Tuesday, the Daily 49er sports editor and men’s basketball beat writer have compiled a five-point breakdown about the team’s performance against the Gators. 1. Two games into the season, the men’s basketball team has had an issue taking care of the[Read More…]
LBSU cross country season ends in NCAA West Regional
Long Beach State cross country teams concluded its 2017 campaign over the weekend at the NCAA West Regional at Jefferson Park Golf Course. “I accomplished a lot this season,” senior George Martinez said. “Even though I tied my same time as last year, in the end, I was happy.” Martinez[Read More…]
LBSU men’s basketball heads up to San Francisco
As the first regular season game nears, it is very evident what the Long Beach State men’s basketball team is lacking: rebounding. The team has been without All-Big West junior forward Temidayo Yussuf due to injury as well as junior forward Mason Riggins in the two exhibition games to start[Read More…]
Kaitlin Fregulia wins the Big West Defensive Player of the Year
Long Beach State sophomore defender Kaitlin Fregulia was named the Big West Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the 2017 campaign. She joins former 49er alumna Taylor Nelson as the only 49er players to receive the award. Fregulia’s defensive capabilities were one of the brightest spots for Long Beach[Read More…]
Long Beach State cross country keeps moving forward
Long Beach State cross country keeps moving forward as the women finish the Big West Conference Cross Country Championships in sixth place overall, improving by three positions from last year’s race. LBSU men’s and women’s cross country are wrapping up the season with only one race left to go after[Read More…]
LBSU women’s golf back to its winning ways
The Long Beach State women’s golf team raised its first trophy in over two years after winning at the UC Irvine Invitational Tuesday. 15-over par 879 was the winning score thanks to performances by juniors Cara Barker and Haley Tygret, who both placed in the top 10. “I feel like[Read More…]
Injuries and struggles on the road prevented LBSU from repeating as Big West Conference champions
On Sunday, the unthinkable finally became reality when the Long Beach State women’s soccer team failed to qualify for the Big West Conference Tournament after its game against Cal State Northridge last Thursday. A season that was supposed to be filled with triumph ultimately ended up being forgettable and flat-out[Read More…]