20 wins. Zero losses. Long Beach State isn't just winning, they're on a tear. This perfect season? It's no fluke. Sklar Varga led the charge with 10 kills against NJIT. Ben Braun was a wall with 8 blocks. And now, they're gearing up for a showdown with No. 5 UC Irvine.
LONG BEACH DOMINANCE
Let's be real — 20-0 isn't just a record. It's a statement. Long Beach has been straight up dominant. They ran the show against NJIT, and with stars like DiAeris McRaven and Sebastiano Sani, there's no answer for them right now. McRaven's been a force since that 2024 NORCECA gold.
Braun isn't just blocking; he's shutting it down. He brings gold medal pedigree from the 2024 Pan Am Cup. And with six players from the NTDP, Long Beach isn't just good. They're loaded.
UCLA READY TO STRIKE
While Long Beach flexes, UCLA is lurking. They had a breather after sweeping Vanguard. But don't sleep on them. Luca Curci and Cooper Robinson are problems for any defense. Robinson, fresh off gold at NORCECA, is ready to take on Pepperdine.
Andrew Rowan dishes out assists like he's dealing cards, racking up 13 against Vanguard. With matches against a top-10 Pepperdine, UCLA's test is coming.
And just like that, Long Beach's streak meets its next challenge. Can they handle business against UC Irvine? Or is UCLA setting up their own run? The regular season's winding down, but the heat is just turning up.
That'll do it.
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