A comeback and a walkoff led to an exciting day at the LBSU Softball Complex, as No. 21 Long Beach State finished the first day of the Louisville Slugger Invitational with wins over Michigan State and Boston. LBSU Softball on Twitter Nichole Fry’s RBI single gave Long Beach State a walkoff victory over Boston to […]
Twelve days after being upset in the CIF Southern Section playoffs, the St. Anthony boys’ basketball team played with renewed vigor in the first round of the CIF State Division 3 playoffs at home on Wednesday night. The Saints used their superior pace in the open floor, and physicality down low, to steamroll visiting Buena […]
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The Dirtbags didn’t have a hit in the first six innings of their game against No. 10 Vanderbilt (10-4) on Wednesday night at Blair Field, but that didn’t stop them from pulling off their second upset in five days. LBSU (5-8) beat No. 9 Ole Miss over the weekend. “It wasn’t a very clean game […]
The regular season was a roller coaster for Long Beach State men’s basketball, and it ended on its highest peak. “It’s been a frustrating season for everyone,” LBSU coach Dan Monson said. “But last week was our best week of the year, and it’s the best time for it.” LBSU (15-17, 9-7) upset UC Santa […]
THURSDAY Long Beach State Men’s Basketball at Big West Conference Tournament, 2:30 p.m. The 49ers are the No. 5 seed for the conference tournament, and they’ll take on rival No. 4 Cal State Fullerton in the quarterfinals today at Honda Center in the second of four games today. The winner likely will face UC Davis […]
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Former Lakewood High baseball player Tyler Leidholdt passed away late last month near Vandenberg Air Force Base. Leidholdt was hit by a bus on Highway One. He was 24. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Sunday, March 18 from 1-4 p.m. at the American Legion (5938 Parkcrest Street) behind the ELB Baseball fields in […]
Long Beach State women’s basketball had it’s five-game winning streak snapped in the first round of the Big West Conference Tournament on Tuesday at CSU Fullerton in a 79-66 loss to UC Riverside. The Highlanders (10-21) play No. 3 seed UC Irvine on Wednesday at Honda Center. LBSU (8-23, 6-10) was led by senior Cecily Wilson’s […]
The historic start for No. 21 Long Beach State softball hit a speed bump on Tuesday as the 49ers dropped their home opener to No. 12 Baylor 5-2 on Tuesday. “We didn’t play our best today,” LBSU coach Kim Sowder said. “But we feel like we can complete with anybody.” LBSU has played some of […]