The Beach (0-4) faces off against the University of San Francisco (2-2) this Thursday in their eighth meeting, with Long Beach leading the all-time series 4-3. After struggling through a tough season start, the team demonstrated improvement in their recent matches. Young talent JaQuoia Jones-Brown has shined, earning the first Big West Player of the Week honor with a scoring average of 18.5 points per game. The team continues to build momentum as they establish defensive consistency and late-game execution.
By the NumbersLong Beach State is averaging 18.5 points per game, ranking second in the Big West.Judit Oliva Fernandez recorded her first career double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds during the home opener. State of PlayThe Beach returned to the Walter Pyramid after a challenging two-game road swing.Long Beach has improved rebounding, defensive play, and late-game strategies through their tough non-conference slate. What’s Next
As the season progresses, Long Beach aims to build on their recent performances against San Francisco, potentially leading to a shift in momentum for the remainder of the season.
Bottom Line
Continued growth from their young roster and strong individual performances are crucial for Long Beach to turn around their early season struggles and enhance their competitive edge moving forward.