Long Beach State Women’s Basketball seeks to bounce back from an opening loss when they face Colorado State on November 9 at Moby Arena. The Beach, coming off a defeat against Wyoming, hopes to leverage their defensive performance, which saw them force 13 turnovers. Colorado State, after winning their season opener against Weber State, returns key players from a strong previous season. This matchup marks Long Beach’s last game on their two-game road stretch before returning home next week.
By the NumbersLong Beach State averaged 68.2 points per game last season, ranking 9th nationally.JaQuoia Jones-Brown led Long Beach against Wyoming with 13 points and 3 assists.Colorado State opened the season with a 75-58 win over Weber State. State of PlayLong Beach State has seven returning letterwinners and two redshirts for the 2025-26 season.Sophomore Judit Oliva Fernandez is expected to take on a larger role in the frontcourt. What’s Next
Following the game against Colorado State, Long Beach State will host California Baptist on November 12 in their home opener at the Walter Pyramid.
Bottom Line
The Beach aim to build on their defensive momentum this Sunday while adjusting to the absence of injured players, forging their identity for the season ahead.