In year three under head coach Joy McKienzie-Fuerbringer, an influx of new talent along with a healthy returning core have all signs pointing to a dark horse return to postseason action.
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Long Beach triumphs in Big West opener
Less than halfway through the first set, the match was decided. UC Riverside’s junior outside hitter Kaiulani Ahuna limped off the floor with an apparent knee injury, giving the Long Beach women’s volleyball team an undeniable advantage. Ahuna averages 5.25 kills per set, second in the Big West and fourth[Read More…]
Harward is in a class of her own
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…]
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…]
Long Beach State completes the sweep against UC Irvine
The stage was set for the renewal of the Black and Blue Rivalry with an attendance of 907 in the Walter Pyramid, and the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team showed up to defend its home floor with a rowdy crowd on Saturday. In a thrilling fashion, LBSU (7-18, 4-8[Read More…]
Long Beach State takes on UC Davis and UC Irvine in rematch
It was a tough road trip for the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team last weekend after they lost two games in a row against UC Santa Barbara and Cal Poly. LBSU (6-17, 3-7 Big West) has continued to struggle on the road (2-9), but will return to the Walter[Read More…]
LBSU women’s volleyball looks to get back on track
The women’s volleyball team feels confident going into the rematch with UC Santa Barbara after sweeping Fullerton earlier in the week. In its first match, LBSU (6-15, 3-5 Big West) swept UCSB at Walter Pyramid (4-15, 3-4 Big West) on Sept. 30. “We’re feeling great, but we know we still[Read More…]
Long Beach State cannot find a way to hang on
Despite an underwhelming season, fans of the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team showed up in full force to the annual matchup against Hawai’i. The rivalry game brought out some competition that has been missing from the home team. LBSU (5-15, 2-5 Big West) finished the fourth week of conference[Read More…]
Long Beach State honors Brian Gimmillaro in rivalry match
The Long Beach State women’s volleyball team returns home to face Hawai’i at 7 p.m. on Friday. After splitting the series last year, LBSU (5-14, 2-4 Big West) looks to take down long-time rival Hawai’i (11-6, 5-1 Big West) in the first matchup of the season. Both teams are coming[Read More…]