The 49ers were ignited with scoring from their backcourt but anchored by exceptional defense and rebounding from their post players.
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VIDEO: Long Beach State Cuts Down The Nets, Clinches Conference Title Behind 25 From Ware
A 61-55 victory over Cal Poly SLO hands Long Beach State the Big West Conference regular season title, their first since 2006-07.
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Caging Cats & Dodging Rain In Round II Of The Dirtbags’ 2011 Lab Test
The baby-faced Dirtbags and skipper Troy Buckley prepare to take on Arizona at Blair Field this weekend. Here’s what he rookie coach knows about his team so far…
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Not An Ordinary Night At The Beach And Yes, There Was A Volleyball Game
Long Beach State’s past and present took in the volleyball team’s victory over No. 9 Pepperdine on Wednesday night and Dr. Dan takes a look at the Student Excellence Fund fee hike.
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Hits Keep Coming, But Wins Aren’t Easy For Dirtbags
Despite their youth, the Beach boys have 29 hits in three games but a 1-2 record.
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Long Beach State Makes ESPN2 Statement Over Montana, 74-56
Up until this point, any optimism about Long Beach State’s chances of winning the Big West Conference, earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament and garnering national recognition as the next rising mid-major were cautious. At best. From this point on, it will be expected.
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Buck Stops Here For New Look ‘Niners And Old Foe Fullerton
Dr. Dan has been writing an insider’s version of his Diamond Dust column for 49er baseball games since the seventies. Here is the exclusive Stadium Edition that will be in the game programs this weekend.
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Long Beach State Ladies Salute Their Seniors With 70-68 Overtime Win
Their basketball dreams appeared dead and buried back in December, but on Senior Salute Night the Long Beach State women’s basketball team shook up the Big West standings with their second upset win in a row.
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Track Construction Begins On 2011 Grand Prix Of Long Beach
You may not be able to hear the roar of the engines or the screech of the tires just yet, but the 2011 Long Beach Grand Prix is here and the city is bracing itself for another jam-packed weekend.
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Looking Back On A Winning Weekend As Buckley’s Boys Take Over Blair
Long Beach State athletic brass is still smiling from a very successful weekend across the board, and looking ahead to the Dirtbags’ opening weekend at Blair Field.