Defensive struggles doomed Long Beach State men’s basketball in its Big West Conference opening 95-77 loss on Wednesday night at Cal State Northridge. The Beach had won seven of the last 10 meetings with CSUN coming into this game. LBSU (5-12, 0-1) sophomore Michael Carter III scored a team-high 19 points as four players finished […]
This week on the show Mike and JJ are talking about the best Long Beach sports events on the calendar and what they did on their holiday break. 02:30 Question O’ The Week: How was your holiday break? 06:20 Athletes O’ The Week 11:40 Game O’ The Week: Moore League “Classico” Millikan vs. Cabrillo Boys’ […]
Both Long Beach State men’s and women’s basketball seasons have been similarly frustrating while bringing new players into the fold. Both teams are hoping for a fresh start as Big West Conference play starts this week. With a brand new starting lineup and added pressure, LBSU men’s basketball coach Dan Monson said his 5-11 team […]
This week on the show we’re talking to Andy Fee about some big news at Long Beach State and previewing the men’s volleyball season with coach Alan Knipe as the Beach begins to defend its National Championship. Episode 46 – Concerts, Hoops And Men’s Volleyball Preview With Alan Knipe by lbsuathletics Andy fills us in […]
The first game of 2020 looked a lot different for Long Beach State men’s basketball on Saturday evening at Walter Pyramid. The Beach started fast and dominated Division II opponent Cal State Los Angeles 76-60 to snap another losing streak and finish a rough nonconference season on a high note. “I know there was a […]
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This is our 13th year covering Long Beach sports full time as a writing duo, and we’ve long since learned that your biggest stories each year are a mix of things that were on the calendar and things that catch you completely off guard. With that said, take this list with a grain of salt. […]
This will be a season of change for the Long Beach State Dirtbags baseball program no matter what results they find on the field. New coach Eric Valenzuela is rebuilding the roster and changing the approach after taking over in the summer. He turned around the St. Mary’s program with his energy and modern approach, […]
The mascot musical chairs at Long Beach State could finally come to an end this year, but its official arrival will still have supporters complaining and comparing. The LBSU students voted to adopt “Sharks” as the new mascot of the school last May, and that caused athletic director Andy Fee to clarify a few things. […]
This year could bring big changes for two of the most famous coaches in Long Beach — Long Beach State men’s basketball coach Dan Monson and Long Beach City College women’s volleyball coach Misty May-Treanor. Monson has been on the proverbial hot seat since signing a restructured five-year contract extension in 2018. The results on […]