After Saturday’s double-digit loss to Fresno State, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team responded in a big way on Sunday after beating Stanford 76-68. In front of a rowdy crowd of 2,564 in the Walter Pyramid, the 49ers came out with focus and intensity before taking down the Pac-12[Read More…]
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LBSU routed by Fresno State
In what was expected to be a close game between the Long Beach State men’s basketball team and former Big West rival Fresno State turned into a nightmare Saturday. The 49ers were blown out for a second consecutive game, losing 106-70 at the Walter Pyramid. Slow starts have been a[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 routs San Francisco State 95-70
What appeared to be an empty, quiet Walter Pyramid quickly turned into a crowd of 2,415 on Tuesday night as the Long Beach State men’s basketball team hosted San Francisco State. Thanks to an impressive shooting night from several players, Long Beach came out on top 95-70 win. After a[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…]
Long Beach State men’s basketball handles CSUDH in Homecoming game
It was a fun day for everyone in the Walter Pyramid, as the crowd chanted and yelled all night for a Cal State Dominguez Hills player to miss consecutive free throws in order to win free Chick-Fil-A after the game. The vocal efforts of the crowd proved to be successful,[Read More…]
Long Beach State men’s basketball 2017-2018 season preview
Last season was one to forget for head coach Dan Monson and the Long Beach State men’s basketball team. After finishing 15-19 overall and failing to make the NCAA Tournament for the fifth straight year, the team saw five players transfer out of the program following the disappointment of last[Read More…]
Men’s basketball shooting guard and small forward breakdown
With the men’s basketball season starting Saturday at the Walter Pyramid, we continue our look at the 49ers position by position. Introducing eight returning players, new personnel on the team should give fans some different play styles this season. Here is a breakdown of what the wings can contribute to[Read More…]
Long Beach State men’s basketball roughed up by the ‘Runners
The Long Beach State men’s basketball program was too rattled to handle the pressure in a 63-55 loss to CSU Bakersfield on Monday at the Walter Pyramid, caving in front of a crowd of 345. Only 10 players were able to suit up for the game against the Roadrunners, as[Read More…]
LBSU basketball teams are back with Black and Gold scrimmage
After a long summer and start to the fall semester, Long Beach State men’s and women’s basketball teams will be back in action at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Walter Pyramid. Season ticket holders, students, Director’s Circle members and other sponsors to the Long Beach State athletics program will[Read More…]