The process of making diamonds is a complicated, yet simple process: a lump of coal (or carbon) faces immense heat and pressure underground and if everything goes well, a diamond is formed. With any luck, the Long Beach State’s women’s basketball team could turn a coal of a season into[Read More…]
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Jeff Cammon returns to Long Beach after successful stints at Cal and Colorado
With Jody Wynn leaving the Long Beach State women’s basketball program, newly-appointed head coach Jeff Cammon has culminated a family culture for his players and staff. Junior guard Martina McCowan immediately noticed the different coaching styles that Wynn and Cammon implement. “With Jody [Wynn], it was like intense, kind of[Read More…]
Women’s basketball will host UC Davis
After a disappointing loss to the Cal Poly Mustangs Jan. 25, the 49ers’ women’s basketball team is looking to rebound against the UC Davis Aggies Thursday. “UC Davis isn’t great with a lot of ball pressure,” senior guard Cecily Wilson said. “We’re going to try to pressure them as much[Read More…]
LBSU drops its eleventh in a row against Cal Poly
The 49ers’ woes this season continue as they find themselves winless since Dec. 7. The Long Beach State women’s basketball team (2-17, 0-6 Big West) fell to the Cal Poly Mustangs (10-8, 4-2 Big West), 75-64, behind senior guard Dynn Leaupepe’s 23 points while Davidson paced the 49ers with 18[Read More…]
LBSU remains winless three games into the season
What was a home game for the 49ers felt like a road game as the Loyola Marymount fans cheered at the Walter Pyramid every time the Lions scored. The Long Beach State women’s basketball team was able to score, but its lack of defense ultimately caused its 84-69 loss to[Read More…]
Long Beach State women’s basketball 2017-2018 season preview
In the middle of the court, the 49ers stand together holding hands in a prayer led by new head coach Jeff Cammon. The team prays for health and prosperity, then locks in for practice. It was a long summer for Cammon after being named the new women’s basketball head[Read More…]
Women’s basketball shooting guard and small forward breakdown
There are a lot of new faces in the Long Beach women’s basketball program, including head coach Jeff Cammon. With seven freshmen joining the squad, Long Beach is looking for a return to the NCAA Tournament after exiting the first round last season and develop its talent for the years[Read More…]