With nine seconds left in the game, senior forward Gabe Levin stepped up to the line with the match hanging in the balance. In front of a hostile crowd of 1,207, he hit a pair of clutch free throws to seal the deal and go home with a win. LBSU[Read More…]
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LBSU close out non-conference schedule on high note
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team closed its non-conference schedule with a win, but it may have cost the hopes of playing in March. Before the game, senior forward Gabe Levin tweaked his knee in warmups. He was a late scratch in the starting lineup and did not play.[Read More…]
Five takeaways from the 49ers’ 91-56 loss to Arizona
After Arizona defeated Long Beach State (3-5) Wednesday, the Daily 49er sports editor and men’s basketball beat writer compiled a breakdown about the team’s performance against the Wildcats. 1. Junior forward KJ Byers and freshman point guard Edon Maxhuni started Wednesday night’s game instead of senior Barry Ogalue and junior[Read More…]
Beach topple the Dons on the road
The Long Beach State men’s basketball team faced its first test of the season Friday in a road game at the University of San Francisco. The 49ers came out of War Memorial Gym victorious, posting a 83-71 win over the Dons. USF opened the game on a 7-2 run as[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…]
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…]