History was made inside the Walter Pyramid in the second set after senior setter Josh Tuaniga set up a play for a Long Beach kill. Amassing over 4,000 assists in his career, Tuaniga joined elite company, being one of only four other players to accomplish the feat at Long Beach[Read More…]
Author: Bryan Aparicio
The 49ers are thriving and only getting better
It’s been a smooth ride for the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team so far this season. On the court, the most adversity the team has faced is a set dropped to USC in what seems like an eternity ago during Long Beach’s home opener. Long Beach is back in[Read More…]
Long Beach handles business
After a weekend of conference play, No. 1 Long Beach State men’s volleyball team pushed its undefeated record to 15-0 and 2-0 in the Big West. Facing No. 11 Northridge (8-8, 0-2 Big West) at home Friday and away Saturday, Long Beach came out victorious with three-set sweeps in both[Read More…]
New floor, same result
It was a Friday night block party hosted by the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team with its guest of honor, Cal State Northridge. The 49ers (14-0, Big West 1-0) defeated the Matadors (8-7, Big West 0-1) in a three set sweep 25-14, 25-17, 28-26 as they debuted their new[Read More…]
Special Issue: Behind the scenes of a championship team
Long Beach State hasn’t seen any one team execute a recipe for success the way the men’s volleyball team has since the late ‘90s. Coming off a national championship season, the team has shown the tools to outlast opponents and is poised to make another championship run. The Big West[Read More…]
Special Issue: Top ranked Long Beach set to start play in tough conference
No. 1 Long Beach State men’s volleyball has done its job so far setting the tone for the season, currently sitting with an undefeated record. Now that the 49ers are heading into Big West matchups, the toughest conference in men’s volleyball, they’ll need to be as sharp as possible. Long[Read More…]
MVB: LBSU rolls through UCLA in straight sets
The 49ers defeated the Bruins in straight sets Saturday in a national championship rematch. Video by: German Rodriguez Edited by: German Rodriguez & Paula Kiley
The 49ers maul the Bruins
In front of a rowdy crowd of 3,054 people, No. 1 Long Beach came out strong against No. 4 UCLA in a national championship rematch. The 49ers extended their undefeated season 13-0, while the Bruins dropped to 10-4, racking up their second straight loss after a five set defeat Thursday[Read More…]
COLUMN: Long Beach won’t be stopped
While contesting every kill, digging every attempt and displaying a high-powered offense, it’s becoming more difficult for teams to match the intensity the 49ers bring every game. The Long Beach State men’s volleyball team is looking more dominant than ever thanks to their seniors. Whether it’s senior outside hitter TJ[Read More…]
LBSU defeats Ohio State 3-0 in AVCA Showcase
Long Beach State swept Ohio State in straight sets, 25-19, 25-18, 25-21, in the second night of the AVCA Showcase.