Long Beach State had been scheduled to open the season against Wyoming.

Long Beach State eliminated its football program due to budget concerns at the end of the 1991 season.

Long Beach State exploded onto the college baseball scene in 1989, winning their first 18 games right out of the starting gate.

Long Beach State held two championship points, but did not convert and lost 3-2, 19-17 in the fifth game.

Long Beach State trailed, 35-33, at halftime but opened the second half with an 11-6 run to take a 44-41 lead.

Allen came out of retirement last fall to coach Long Beach State.

Long Beach State, however, did not go away and reeled off five consecutive points to cut the deficit to 29-28.

Long Beach State discontinued its football program after the 1991 season due to budget constraints.

Long Beach State is home to one of the top women's volleyball teams in the nation.

Long Beach State has won three national titles in women's volleyball, in 1989, 1993 and 1998.