No. 10 Long Beach State Beach Volleyball wrapped up the Texas Invitational with a 3-1 record, defeating No. 12 LSU 3-2 but losing to No. 6 Texas 1-4. The victory over LSU marked the first win against them since 2017. Key players included Taylor Hagenah and Malia Gementera, who secured a crucial win over LSU, while Kealoha Phillips and Brooke Birch remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. The Beach is now set to return to California for the Best in the West tournament on April 3-4.

By the Numbers
  • No. 10 Long Beach State now holds an 18-6 overall record.
  • Long Beach State achieved three match wins against ranked teams in the tournament.
State of Play
  • Long Beach State defeated No. 12 LSU for the first time in four meetings.
  • Despite the loss to No. 6 Texas, their key players have shown promising performance throughout the tournament.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Long Beach State will participate in the Best in the West tournament, featuring four other Top 10 programs that could impact their ranking.

Bottom Line

The recent performances affirm Long Beach State's competitive edge as they move toward crucial matches that can shape their postseason prospects.