Long Beach State athletics

Long Beach State Beach
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UniversityCalifornia State University, Long Beach
ConferenceBig West Conference (primary)
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (indoor track & field)
GCC (men's water polo)
NCAADivision I
Athletic directorBobby Smitheran[1]
LocationLong Beach, California
Varsity teams19
Basketball arenaWalter Pyramid
Baseball stadiumBlair Field
Softball stadiumLBSU Softball Complex
Soccer stadiumGeorge Allen Field
Other venuesJack Rose Track
Lindgren Aquatics Center
Rhodes Tennis Center
Virginia Country Club
MascotElbee (2018-present)[2][3]
Prospector Pete (1949-2018)[4]
NicknameThe Beach
ColorsBlack and gold[5]
   
Websitewww.longbeachstate.com

Long Beach State athletics, or simply Beach athletics (previously known as the 49ers), are the athletic teams that represent California State University, Long Beach. Teams compete in 19 sports at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level. Long Beach State is a founding member of the Big West Conference, and also competes in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and the Golden Coast Conference for sports not sponsored by the Big West.[6][7][8]

  1. ^ "BobbySmitheran". Long Beach State University Athletics. California State University, Long Beach. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "CSULB Unveils New Shark Mascot". csulb.edu. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "Spirit Team". Long Beach State University Athletics. California State University, Long Beach. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  4. ^ Fry, Hannah (September 21, 2018). "Cal State Long Beach retires Prospector Pete mascot amid cries of racism and genocide during California gold rush". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  5. ^ "Long Beach Athletics Style Guide" (PDF). June 21, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "Members – Mountain Pacific Sports Federation". mpsports.org. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  7. ^ "GCC Men's Members – Golden Coast Conference". www.gccwaterpolo.com. Retrieved May 18, 2019.
  8. ^ "Spirit Team". Long Beach State University Athletics. California State University, Long Beach. Retrieved February 4, 2023.