Long Beach State just sent a message: they own the NCAA men's volleyball stage. Sweeping UCLA in the 2025 championship? That's no small feat.
Long Beach's Title Statement
Long Beach State entered the Covelli Center as the top seed with one thing on their minds—redemption. After falling to UCLA just last year, they flipped the script. 3-0 sweep. No messing around.
You could feel it coming. Clarke Godbold and his crew were on a mission, and they made sure UCLA had no answer.
UCLA's Reign Ends
UCLA, the title holders from 2023 and 2024, seemed poised to defend their crown. But Long Beach State had other plans. The Bruins, led by Ethan Champlin, couldn't find their rhythm. 21 national titles are impressive, but this time, history didn't help them.
Turning Point: Set Two
The second set was where everything changed. Long Beach turned up the heat with a jaw-dropping run, leaving UCLA struggling to respond. Godbold's spikes were lethal, and Mason Briggs was a wall in defense.
And just like that, Long Beach State added their fourth national title to the trophy case. This wasn't just a win. This was a statement.
The rivalry isn't over. But for now, Long Beach State is king. And from there... it was over.
Source: NCAA
