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…]
LBSU finishes its trip to Montana with a loss
Long Beach State women’s basketball guards Shanaijah Davison and Cecily Wilson combined for 32 points and 15 rebounds, but it was not enough for the 49ers to overcome the Lady Griz. LBSU’s (1-7) poor shooting and excessive fouling (20 times) resulted in a 67-60 loss to Montana (2-5). The LadyGriz[Read More…]
LBSU Athletics introduces new clubhouse
Long Beach State called a press conference Thursday to announce the construction of a new clubhouse for the women’s soccer and softball teams. The $3.5 million project will begin in January and should be finished in late summer. Workers will break ground at the corner of the softball complex nearest[Read More…]
LBSU drops first match in Lady Griz Classic
A chilly Missoula night cooled down the Long Beach State women’s basketball team and snapped an opportunity to extend its win streak on the road. After an efficient shooting night against Arizona on Tuesday, the 49ers went on to shoot 35.3 percent from the field against the Golden Eagles. In[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…]
LBSU suffers blowout loss at Arizona
Heading into Wednesday night’s game against Arizona, the Long Beach State men’s basketball team knew what it was getting itself into — a matchup against a star-studded Wildcats team that was eager to shed a three-game losing streak. LBSU (3-5) came out in a press defense and dropped back into[Read More…]
Fregulia selected to All-West Region Second Team by United Soccer Coaches
For sophomore defender Kaitlin Fregulia, when it rains, it pours. Just weeks after being named the Big West Defensive Player of the Year, Fregulia was selected for the United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division I Women’s All-West Region Second Team. The All-West Region Teams are comprised of the best players from[Read More…]
LBSU shows signs of life on the road
The Long Beach State women’s basketball team looks to extend its win streak on the road as it travels to the northwest. LBSU (1-5) will compete in the Lady Griz Classic, taking on the Oral Roberts (2-3) on Friday and playing the host team Montana (0-5) the following day. Because[Read More…]
LBSU women’s basketball beats Arizona 80-72 for its first win of the season
After five consecutive losses to begin the season, Long Beach State women’s basketball spent the entire game ahead of Arizona in its 80-72 win Tuesday. Long Beach led by as many as 20 points in the game thanks to the best shooting performance of the year, as the team got[Read More…]