- Freshman outside hitter Jevan Coronado cheers on his team from the stands. Long Beach fans stormed the court after the men’s volleyball team secured the victory.
- Long Beach State senior Bjarne Huus hugs head coach Alan Knipe after winning the NCAA championship.
- Long Beach State celebrates its five set win by lifting up the NCAA tournament trophy.
- Long Beach State players celebrate after a crucial point in Thursday’s game against Ohio State.
- Long Beach State juniors TJ DeFalco, left, and Josh Tuaniga, right, react to the game-winning point in Thursday’s game against Ohio State.
- The Long Beach State team celebrates as junior setter Josh Tuaniga’s game-winning point against Ohio State on Thursday. It sent Long Beach to the NCAA Championship game and will play UCLA on Saturday.
- Junior setter Josh Tuaniga listens to a question by the media after Thursday’s win over Ohio State.
- Long Beach State players huddle up in the fifth set of the NCAA Championship game against UCLA on Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.
- Long Beach State senior Bjarne Huus smiles after winning the NCAA Championship after defeating UCLA on Saturday.
- Long Beach State freshman outside hitter Ryan Poole raises the NCAA title trophy after the 49ers defeated UCLA Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.
The Long Beach men’s volleyball team secured the NCAA championship trophy for the first time in 27 years. The 49ers defeated Ohio State in the semifinals in four sets and went on the beat UCLA in the final round in five sets. The 49er shops will be selling National Championship apparel tomorrow starting at 5 p.m.
For more D49er coverage check out the links below
Long Beach vs Ohio State Semifinals (story): bit.ly/2HWxA93
Long Beach vs Ohio State Semifinals (video)
Long Beach vs UCLA Finals (story): bit.ly/2w
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Long Beach vs UCLA Finals (video)