Big West Conference

Long Beach State golfer Norwin Gohm has been named Big West Golfer of the Month after a strong run of results across September tournament play. The conference recognized his consistent performances during a busy fall schedule, giving the 49ers a notable early-season honor as the college golf season continues.

Mitzi Duarte, a senior golfer at Cal State Fullerton, has earned the Big West Golfer of the Month award for the first time in her college career. The conference recognized her standout performances on the course, a milestone achievement for the Titans senior as she builds momentum in her final collegiate season.

Long Beach State sent two players into the Round of 16 in singles competition at the Big West Fall Tournament. The beach volleyball and tennis program's athletics department announced the results as its women's tennis squad opened its fall season against Big West Conference rivals. The advance gives the 49ers two players still alive in the singles draw as the tournament continues.

Long Beach State opened play at the Big West Fall Tennis Tournament with strong doubles results, sending two pairs through to the quarterfinals. The beach program highlighted the early success as its doubles teams advanced on the first day of the conference fall event, giving the 49ers momentum heading into the later rounds.

At least three former Big West Conference baseball players have been named to rosters for the 2026 Major League Baseball postseason. The announcement highlights the California-based conference's continued ability to develop talent that reaches baseball's highest stage, and it has drawn attention from conference fans following their alumni through the playoffs.