Long Beach State
Long Beach State Dirtbags Comeback To Beat No. 10 Vanderbilt
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 […]
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Ready For Big West Tournament
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 […]
Long Beach State Women’s Basketball Knocked Out Of Big West Tournament
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 […]
Long Beach State Softball Falls To Baylor
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 […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Welcome to the562.org’s Athletes of the Week. HIGH SCHOOL Randy Gonzalez, Lakewood Wrestling Randy Gonzales did his family proud and solidified his legacy as one of Lakewood’s best wrestlers last weekend with a third-place finish at the CIF State meet in the 285-pound weight class. It’s the highest finish for a Lakewood wrestler in a […]
PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. Baylor, NCAA Softball
Great action shots from our own Stephen Dachman.
Long Beach State Women’s Tennis Edges Penn
Sophomore Natalia Munoz’s third set victory delivered Long Beach State women’s tennis a 4-3 win over Penn on Tuesday at Rhodes Tennis Center. “We showed a lot of fight today in a tough match,” LBSU coach Jenny Hilt-Costello said. “We were down in a number of singles matches but didn’t give up.” With the match […]
Joe Fryer Leads Long Beach State Men’s Golf
Junior Joe Fryer shot a 6-under par round of 67 on Tuesday to win the medalist honor and carry Long Beach State men’s golf into a tie for first place at the Sacramento State Invitational. Fryer had six birdies, and this is his second career win. Long Beach State Players 1. Joe Fryer; 72-71-67—210 (-6) […]
Misty May-Treanor To Speak To Century Club Tuesday
Three-time Olympic gold medalist and current Long Beach City College director of volleyball Misty May-Treanor will speak to the Long Beach Century Club on March 6th, previewing what look to be successful spring seasons for the Vikings. The meeting will take place Tuesday evening, March 6th, at 6 p.m. at Forbidden City. “We’re excited to […]