The volleyball world is buzzing. Long Beach State isn't just winning — they're destroying.
Hershtynovich's Hot Streak
Daniil Hershtynovich just hit a career-best .737 as Long Beach swept CSUN right off the court. Fourteen kills? That's not just playing well — that's taking over. Hershtynovich is now No. 9 nationally in hitting percentage. The dude's a problem.
But it wasn't just him. Moni Nikolov served up four aces, keeping his spot as the nation's top dog in aces per set. Talk about running the show.
Next up? Sacred Heart. And if you're wondering, yes, you can catch that action live on ESPN+ this Friday.
UCLA in the Mix
Meanwhile, UCLA isn't sitting idly by. They just put UCSB in their place with back-to-back 3-1 victories. Cooper Robinson led the charge with 13 kills, while Sean McQuiggan shut down the net with five blocks.
But the real anchor was Andrew Rowan — two aces and a whopping 47 assists. He was everywhere. UCLA's gearing up for Stanford, and it's going to be a showdown. You could feel it coming.
Rankings Shakeup
The rankings shifted big time this week. Hawaii jumped to No. 3 after sweeping UC Irvine (sorry, Anteaters, better luck next time). Meanwhile, in DIII, Springfield and Carthage are making moves, each climbing up the ladder.
The Outrigger Invitational is on the horizon. And just like that, the plot thickens.
Long Beach State isn't just defending their top spot — they're making a statement. The rest of the season? Buckle up.
Source: USA Volleyball
