Long Beach State will host the Big West Challenge at Rosie's Dog Beach, featuring all seven teams from the Big West Conference. The event kicks off on March 20, with each team competing against each other before the conference tournament. Long Beach State, currently ranked No. 11, will play a series of matches over the weekend, including a notable face-off against No. 13 Hawai'i. Senior duo Malia Gementera and Taylor Hagenah continue to shine, enhancing their school record of career wins.

By the Numbers
  • Long Beach State's Malia Gementera and Taylor Hagenah have over 100 career wins.
  • The Beach holds an 11-3 record this season at both the top lineup and the second flight.
State of Play
  • The tournament will consist of 21 matches over three days, with 9 matches each day.
  • Long Beach State faces Sacramento State, CSUN, UC Davis, Cal Poly, and Cal State Bakersfield during the event.
What's Next

Following the Big West Challenge, teams will be positioning themselves for the impending conference tournament, where rankings and matchups will be critical for postseason play.

Bottom Line

As excitement builds for the Big West Challenge, Long Beach State's strong lineup and well-honed team dynamics could prove crucial in securing a favorable outcome ahead of the conference tournament.