Long Beach State Defeated UC San Diego in Volleyball
The Long Beach State team secured a victory over UC San Diego during a match held at LionTree Arena.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Volleyball
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Long Beach State topped UC San Diego in a women's volleyball match with a final score of 4-1. The match, which featured set scores of 25-19, 21-25, 25-23, and 25-22, took place at LionTree Arena.
Why it matters
The result significantly impacts the Big West conference standings for both programs as they continue their respective seasons. Both teams now hold a 3-1 record within conference play.
Long Beach State finished the match with a 4-1 score, moving their season record to 11-3. UC San Diego, which saw Gia Rivera record six kills in the opening set, now sits at 7-8 overall.
The players
Long Beach State
This university's women's volleyball team improved to an 11-3 overall record following their recent victory.
UC San Diego
The university hosted the match at LionTree Arena and now holds a 7-8 overall record.
Gia Rivera
The athlete recorded six kills in the first set of the match and celebrated her 19th birthday on the day of the game.
The details
Long Beach State and UC San Diego remained competitive early on, trading points until a 6-6 tie in the first set. Despite a second-set surge from the home team, fueled by a 7-0 run, Long Beach State maintained control to close out the match.
Timeline
The match between Long Beach State and UC San Diego took place on September 26, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This outcome disrupts the momentum UC San Diego built after their dominant sweep of Cal State Fullerton just one day earlier. For Long Beach State, the road victory validates their position as a top-tier contender in the current Big West conference standings.
UC San Diego falls to 3-1 in Big West conference play following this defeat at home. The program must now adjust its rotation ahead of a quick turnaround for their upcoming match against California Baptist.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistency remains a challenge for teams navigating the dense early-season schedule of the Big West conference. Athletes like Gia Rivera serve as key offensive drivers who will likely define the success of their respective rosters moving forward.
What happens next
UC San Diego is scheduled to play a conference game against California Baptist on Thursday.
Further reading
For more updates on local collegiate matches, check out our Volleyball section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The UCSD Guardian.
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