A raucous Homecoming crowd of 3664, including legendary former 49er coach Jerry Tarkanian, watched in amazement as The Beach Men's Hoop squad came back from 23 points down in the second half to topple Weber State in overtime, 73-69. The victory breaks a 10-game losing streak, dating back to last season. The Press-Telegram's Frank Burlison has the key details here.
Tark and several of his former players were honored during the game, as the crowd gave them a long standing ovation. Also honored at halftime were the 2008 49er Hall of Fame class. Appearing on court were football player John Kahler, longtime softball coach Pete Manarino (now the HC at UNLV), and hoop legend James Cotton (along with his little daughter!). An excellent Homecoming celebration...the only thing missing was the band playing "Superstar"! :)
Later yesterday evening, Women's Volleyball shook off their lackluster performance the night before in Northridge to sweep Fullerton at Titan Gym, and clinch the outright Big West title. Their final regular season match is coming up next Saturday against #15 Colorado State, before heading into the NCAA tournament.
Women's Hoops started the weekend in style Friday night by blowing out San Jose State, 83-59 (and earning the crowd some free breadsticks!). Courtney Jacob had 15 points and 11 boards, plus four assists and 4 blocks, to lead the way. Lauren Sims came off the bench to pour in 15 points, and got the rout started with her hot shooting in the first half. Whitney Fields added 13 points and 8 boards in just 19 minutes due to foul trouble. The ladies hit the road tomorrow (Monday), heading up the 405 to face LMU.
Men's hoop is back in action Tuesday night at Idaho State, whom The Beach also beat in OT last season, tipping off at 6pm PT.
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