UCLA Beach Volleyball Defeats Oregon and Top-Ranked Stanford

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The second-ranked UCLA Beach Volleyball team continued its strong start to the season, sweeping Oregon 5-0 and defeating top-ranked Stanford 4-1 on the second day of the MPSF Midseason Rumble at Mapes Beach. The Bruins won every set against Oregon and clinched the dual against Stanford with a 4-1 victory.

Why it matters

This was a key early-season matchup between two of the top beach volleyball programs in the country. UCLA's dominant performance against Oregon and efficient win over Stanford showcases their depth and ability to compete with the nation's elite teams.

The details

Against Oregon, the Bruins won every set, with the closest match being a 23-21, 21-12 victory by Kaley Matthews and Ensley Alden on Court 2. UCLA then clinched the dual against Stanford, the top-ranked team, with wins on Courts 2, 3, and 1 to take a 4-1 victory. The Bruins' only loss came on Court 1, but they bounced back to win the remaining matches.

• The MPSF Midseason Rumble took place on March 7-8, 2026.
• UCLA defeated Oregon earlier in the day on March 8, 2026.
• UCLA then defeated Stanford later in the day on March 8, 2026.

What’s next

UCLA will next compete at the East meets West Invitational in Manhattan Beach on March 13-14, where they are scheduled to face Arizona State, LSU, Texas, and Florida International.