Six Long Beach State beach volleyball players received All-Big West honors, with seniors Taylor Hagenah and Malia Gementera earning First Team recognition for the fourth consecutive year. The duo, the school's career wins leaders, finished with 119 total wins and a 24-10 record in their final season, contributing to the team's overall 25-11 record. Sophomore Demi Wagdy and her partner Tineke Hinton also received Second Team honors, while Kiara Edwards earned Honorable Mention. Redshirt Freshman Victoria Henkel was named to the All-Freshman Team. Long Beach State clinched a spot in the NCAA Championship for the fourth year in a row, competing as a nine seed against California on May 1.

By the Numbers
  • Hagenah and Gementera recorded 119 career wins together.
  • The team posted a 25-11 overall record this season.
  • Wagdy and Hinton achieved a 22-9 record this season.
  • Edwards secured a 21-13 overall record in her first season at Long Beach State.
State of Play
  • Long Beach State earned a nine seed for the NCAA Championship.
  • The team will face eight seed California in the first round on May 1.
  • Seniors Hagenah and Gementera have a long and successful collegiate career culminating in top honors.
What's Next

The Beach will aim to advance beyond the first round of the NCAA Championship, needing to leverage their experience and strong performances throughout the season. Key matchups will test the skills of the top pairs as they move forward in the tournament.

Bottom Line

Long Beach State's beach volleyball program continues to showcase talent and resilience, with key players solidifying their legacies as they enter the NCAA Championship. Success in upcoming matches will be crucial for further establishing the program's standing in collegiate beach volleyball.