Hannah Getahun and special guest host Kevin Colindres go over all things news and sports. Topics addressed in this podcast include the recent Associated Students Inc. meeting, the social media backlash with a recent Daily 49er headline and a feature article on Long Beach State’s star men’s point guard Deishuan[Read More…]
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Booker, Maxhuni propel Long Beach to win over UC Riverside
Celebrations began early and remained constant in the Walter Pyramid as the Long Beach State men’s basketball team honored five seniors in its last home game of the season in a 70-57 win over UC Riverside Wednesday night. The seniors: Deishuan Booker, Temidayo Yussuf, Mason Riggins, Bryan Alberts and Breamon[Read More…]
Deishuan Booker owns the free throw line
“Watch the flop, watch the flop!” UC Santa Barbara coaches yell as Deishuan Booker handles the ball, reminding referees to watch Booker as he drives to the basket and pulls up for jump shots. The coaches yelling made no difference as Booker scored 12 of his 25 total points from[Read More…]
Beach Weekly Episode 13: Digging a volleyball legacy
Co-hosts James Chow and Hannah Getahun spike this regularly scheduled news roundup with volleyball coverage from this week’s special issue. They interview Managing Editor Samantha Diaz and Assistant Sports Editor Bryan Aparicio for their stories featuring the Big West outlook and the men’s volleyball team’s newcomers. Furthermore, Associated Students Inc.[Read More…]
Long Beach ready for the UCSB circus
To say the least, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team does not have a good rapport with UC Santa Barbara. Anyone who follows the team caught a glimpse of that Jan. 26. The 49ers (11-18, 5-8 Big West) dropped a 82-71 game to the Gauchos and it was made[Read More…]
No. 8 Long Beach begins season with two wins
The sky was gloomy, but spirits were high at Long Beach State’s beach volleyball home opener Tuesday morning. The team started its season on a high note with two sweeps against Cal State Los Angeles (1-2) and Long Beach City College (4-2), not dropping a single set in the two[Read More…]
Special Issue: Long Beach has a target on its back and it must respond
Going back-to-back in NCAA men’s volleyball has become the norm in the last eight years. It all started in 2012 when UC Irvine won back-to-back NCAA championships under two different head coaches. Irvine was followed by Loyola Chicago the next two years, and Ohio State after that. Last year, Long[Read More…]
Long Beach prepares for crucial invitational
The Long Beach State women’s water polo team looks to build off its 10th place finish in the UC San Diego Tournament, as it will participate in the UC Irvine Invitational Friday through Sunday at UC Irvine. “It’s the most competitive tournament of the year,” head coach Gavin Arroyo said.[Read More…]
Booker saves Long Beach with late game heroics
Redshirt senior guard Bryan Alberts caught fire from deep, senior point guard Deishuan Booker got into the paint, drew fouls and the 49ers were able to squeak out a victory over Northridge in the final seconds Wednesday. Booker gave Long Beach the 80-78 win after drawing a foul on a[Read More…]
Long Beach aims for 6-0 record
Long Beach State women’s tennis team is on a four-game win streak and looking to continue the momentum in its upcoming road trip. The 49ers will be heading up north to face San Francisco University and Saint Mary’s College Saturday. Their first stop on the road will be Friday where[Read More…]