UCLA Men's Volleyball Defeats Long Beach State Again

Top-ranked Bruins beat No. 2 LBSU for the second time in two weeks

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The UCLA men's volleyball team, currently ranked No. 1, defeated the No. 2 Long Beach State team for the second time in two weeks. The Bruins won the latest matchup on Friday night, continuing their undefeated season.

Why it matters

This victory over a top rival solidifies UCLA's position as the team to beat in men's college volleyball this season. The two programs have a long-standing rivalry and could potentially meet again later this spring with a national championship on the line.

The details

The Bruins, who are now 12-0 on the season, have now beaten Long Beach State twice in the past two weeks. Details of the latest match were not provided, but the win demonstrates UCLA's dominance over one of their biggest competitors for the national title.

  • The latest match between UCLA and Long Beach State took place on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

UCLA Men's Volleyball Team

The top-ranked college men's volleyball team, currently undefeated on the season.

Long Beach State Men's Volleyball Team

The No. 2 ranked college men's volleyball team, a long-time rival of UCLA.

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What’s next

The two teams could potentially meet again later this spring with a national championship at stake.

The takeaway

UCLA has firmly established itself as the team to beat in men's college volleyball this season, with two decisive victories over their top-ranked rival Long Beach State.