Friday, November 15
Stockton, Calif.
6 p.m.
Long Beach State University
at
Pacific
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Beach Women’s Basketball Hits The Road For A Friday Night Contest At Pacific
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The Beach and the Tigers will tip-off on Friday at 6 p.m.
LONG BEACH STATE (1-0) @ PACIFIC (1-1)
Friday, November 15 • 6:00 p.m. • Stockton, Calif. • Alex G. Spanos Center
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: PacificTigers.com
X: @LBSUWBB
Beach Women's Basketball Hits The Road For A Friday Night Contest At Pacific
The Long Beach State Women's Basketball begins its first road trip of the 2024-25 season. The trip kicks off in Stockton, Calif., as the Beach face the Pacific Tigers on Friday, November 15 at 6 p.m., at the Alex G. Spanos Center.
Catch All the Action
The Long Beach State-Pacific game will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Fans can also follow live stats via PacificTigers.com.
Staying Social
Follow Long Beach State women's basketball on Twitter and Instagram at
@LBSUWBB. You can also stay up-to-date on all things Long Beach State by following @LBSUAthletics on Twitter. Be sure to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram at @LBSU. And don't forget our hashtag #GoBeach.
About the Beach
• Long Beach State Head Coach Amy Wright returns to the hardwood for her second season at the Beach after leading her squad to a Big West Semifinal appearance last season.
• This season, Wright brings back her entire staff of Brian Rosario, Jashae Lee, Raru Archer, and director of operations Brittany Klaman.
• In addition to the entire coaching staff returning, Long Beach State is welcoming back six letterwinners from a year ago, while adding eight talented newcomers to the mix.
• The Beach opened the 2024-25 campaign with a 67-65 victory over William & Mary last Saturday at the Walter Pyramid.
• In the season opener, the Beach were led by senior guard Lovely Sonnier who recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal against the Tribe. Sonnier was hot from the field as she shot 83.3% (5-for-6), with two coming from behind the arc.
• In her collegiate debut, freshman Mykelle Richards shot 50.0% from the field (5-for-10) and finished with 12 points, while adding five boards.
• Also turning in a solid collegiate debut was freshman JaQuoia Jones-Brown who tallied 10 points on 80.0% shooting (4-for-5). The product out of Atlanta, Ga., also contributed six rebounds and one block.
• Sophomore forward Jada Crawshaw picked up right where she left off a year ago. The 2023-24 All-Big West Freshman Team selection tied for the team lead with eight rebounds, while adding as many points and one block.
• In the Big West Preseason Coaches Poll, Long Beach State was picked to finish fourth in the standings. The Beach garnered 63 points to come in behind preseason favorite Hawaii (96 points, 6 first-place votes), second place UC Irvine (95 points, 5 first-place votes), and UC Davis (81 points).
Scouting Pacific
• Pacific brings a 1-1 overall record into the game against Long Beach State.
• The Tigers opened the season with a lopsided victory over Stanislaus State (87-47), before dropping a road contest at Washington (81-50).
• As a team, the Tigers are averaging 68.5 points per game against 64.0.
• After two games, Elizabeth Elliott is Pacific's leading scorer with 13.5 points per game. She also leads the squad with 8.0 rebounds per game to go along with two blocks and one assist.
• Anaya James is the Tigers' second-leading scorer as she averages 9.0 points per game. James leads Pacific with 13 assists and 11 steals, while also chipping in 4.0 rebounds per game.
• Liz Smith is right behind James with 10 assists which compliment her 8.5 points per game.
• Pacific is led by Head Coach Bradley Davis who is in his ninth season at the helm, and his 18th season overall.
The Series: The Beach vs. The Tigers
Long Beach State and Pacific will face off for the 66th time in program history. Overall, the Beach leads the all-time series 40-25, however, the Tigers emerged victorious the last time the two teams met. When playing each other in Stockton, Calif., LBSU holds a slight edge over Pacific with 15 wins to the Tigers' 14.
Kay Yow Servant Leader
The Kay Yow Cancer Fund announced the launch of the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award on Monday and Long Beach State's Lovely Sonnier was selected as one of 14 women's basketball student-athletes from across the country. The new award honors student-athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, selflessness, and service in the fight against all cancers affecting women.
The award honors Coach Yow's legacy and the young people who carry it forward. It is presented annually to "student-athletes of great character who put the needs of others before their own, who uplift others, and who do it with humility and grace. Award winners demonstrate extraordinary dedication to making a positive impact on their teams and in their communities. They are people with a servant's spirit and a commitment to selfless leadership."
Sonnier earned the award after spending much of her free time doing volunteer work at Miller Children's Hospital, Liaison for Long Beach State for The Big West "Tough Like Tammy" campaign, Los Altos Parks and Rec, and Jefferson Elementary School.
"We are thrilled to introduce the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award as part of our ongoing mission to honor Coach Yow's legacy," said Jenny Palmateer, CEO of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. "This award highlights the kind of leadership that inspires hope, bring people together, and makes the world a better place. Just as Coach Yow did, we hope this recognition will inspire others to lead with compassion and purpose."
The recipients of the award were recognized by a special patch they will wear on their jerseys. Sonnier joins an impressive list of women's basketball student-athletes.
2024-25 Servant Leader Award Winners
Addison Martin, Illinois State
Allie Campbell, Penn State
Ashlyn Sheridan, Anderson University
Briauna Thompson, UNC-Asheville
Flau'jae Johnson, LSU
JoJo Lacey, Rutgers
Kennedi Jackson, Boston College
Lovely Sonnier, Long Beach State
Madison Hayes, NC State
Makayla Timpson, Florida State
Payton Dunbar, Virginia
Rayah Marshall, USC
Rylee Langerman, Oklahoma State
Samantha Osorio, Moravian University
Up Next
Long Beach State will continue its road swing in Northern California on Sunday, Nov. 17 at Sacramento State. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
Friday, November 15 • 6:00 p.m. • Stockton, Calif. • Alex G. Spanos Center
TV: ESPN+
Live Stats: PacificTigers.com
X: @LBSUWBB
Beach Women's Basketball Hits The Road For A Friday Night Contest At Pacific
The Long Beach State Women's Basketball begins its first road trip of the 2024-25 season. The trip kicks off in Stockton, Calif., as the Beach face the Pacific Tigers on Friday, November 15 at 6 p.m., at the Alex G. Spanos Center.
Catch All the Action
The Long Beach State-Pacific game will be broadcast live on ESPN+. Fans can also follow live stats via PacificTigers.com.
Staying Social
Follow Long Beach State women's basketball on Twitter and Instagram at
@LBSUWBB. You can also stay up-to-date on all things Long Beach State by following @LBSUAthletics on Twitter. Be sure to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram at @LBSU. And don't forget our hashtag #GoBeach.
About the Beach
• Long Beach State Head Coach Amy Wright returns to the hardwood for her second season at the Beach after leading her squad to a Big West Semifinal appearance last season.
• This season, Wright brings back her entire staff of Brian Rosario, Jashae Lee, Raru Archer, and director of operations Brittany Klaman.
• In addition to the entire coaching staff returning, Long Beach State is welcoming back six letterwinners from a year ago, while adding eight talented newcomers to the mix.
• The Beach opened the 2024-25 campaign with a 67-65 victory over William & Mary last Saturday at the Walter Pyramid.
• In the season opener, the Beach were led by senior guard Lovely Sonnier who recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal against the Tribe. Sonnier was hot from the field as she shot 83.3% (5-for-6), with two coming from behind the arc.
• In her collegiate debut, freshman Mykelle Richards shot 50.0% from the field (5-for-10) and finished with 12 points, while adding five boards.
• Also turning in a solid collegiate debut was freshman JaQuoia Jones-Brown who tallied 10 points on 80.0% shooting (4-for-5). The product out of Atlanta, Ga., also contributed six rebounds and one block.
• Sophomore forward Jada Crawshaw picked up right where she left off a year ago. The 2023-24 All-Big West Freshman Team selection tied for the team lead with eight rebounds, while adding as many points and one block.
• In the Big West Preseason Coaches Poll, Long Beach State was picked to finish fourth in the standings. The Beach garnered 63 points to come in behind preseason favorite Hawaii (96 points, 6 first-place votes), second place UC Irvine (95 points, 5 first-place votes), and UC Davis (81 points).
Scouting Pacific
• Pacific brings a 1-1 overall record into the game against Long Beach State.
• The Tigers opened the season with a lopsided victory over Stanislaus State (87-47), before dropping a road contest at Washington (81-50).
• As a team, the Tigers are averaging 68.5 points per game against 64.0.
• After two games, Elizabeth Elliott is Pacific's leading scorer with 13.5 points per game. She also leads the squad with 8.0 rebounds per game to go along with two blocks and one assist.
• Anaya James is the Tigers' second-leading scorer as she averages 9.0 points per game. James leads Pacific with 13 assists and 11 steals, while also chipping in 4.0 rebounds per game.
• Liz Smith is right behind James with 10 assists which compliment her 8.5 points per game.
• Pacific is led by Head Coach Bradley Davis who is in his ninth season at the helm, and his 18th season overall.
The Series: The Beach vs. The Tigers
Long Beach State and Pacific will face off for the 66th time in program history. Overall, the Beach leads the all-time series 40-25, however, the Tigers emerged victorious the last time the two teams met. When playing each other in Stockton, Calif., LBSU holds a slight edge over Pacific with 15 wins to the Tigers' 14.
Kay Yow Servant Leader
The Kay Yow Cancer Fund announced the launch of the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award on Monday and Long Beach State's Lovely Sonnier was selected as one of 14 women's basketball student-athletes from across the country. The new award honors student-athletes who exemplify the values of leadership, selflessness, and service in the fight against all cancers affecting women.
The award honors Coach Yow's legacy and the young people who carry it forward. It is presented annually to "student-athletes of great character who put the needs of others before their own, who uplift others, and who do it with humility and grace. Award winners demonstrate extraordinary dedication to making a positive impact on their teams and in their communities. They are people with a servant's spirit and a commitment to selfless leadership."
Sonnier earned the award after spending much of her free time doing volunteer work at Miller Children's Hospital, Liaison for Long Beach State for The Big West "Tough Like Tammy" campaign, Los Altos Parks and Rec, and Jefferson Elementary School.
"We are thrilled to introduce the Kay Yow Servant Leader Award as part of our ongoing mission to honor Coach Yow's legacy," said Jenny Palmateer, CEO of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. "This award highlights the kind of leadership that inspires hope, bring people together, and makes the world a better place. Just as Coach Yow did, we hope this recognition will inspire others to lead with compassion and purpose."
The recipients of the award were recognized by a special patch they will wear on their jerseys. Sonnier joins an impressive list of women's basketball student-athletes.
2024-25 Servant Leader Award Winners
Addison Martin, Illinois State
Allie Campbell, Penn State
Ashlyn Sheridan, Anderson University
Briauna Thompson, UNC-Asheville
Flau'jae Johnson, LSU
JoJo Lacey, Rutgers
Kennedi Jackson, Boston College
Lovely Sonnier, Long Beach State
Madison Hayes, NC State
Makayla Timpson, Florida State
Payton Dunbar, Virginia
Rayah Marshall, USC
Rylee Langerman, Oklahoma State
Samantha Osorio, Moravian University
Up Next
Long Beach State will continue its road swing in Northern California on Sunday, Nov. 17 at Sacramento State. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
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