At the Net: May 1, 2024 | AVCA Newsletters
Beach and Men’s championships; Men’s and Beach Awards; AVCA Coach of the Year Super Clinic; Indiana approves sponsorship of boys volleyball
www.avca.orgHere’s the latest on NCAA men’s volleyball.
- UCLA won the 2024 NCAA men’s volleyball championship, beating Long Beach State 3-1 to claim the program’s 21st title; Long Beach State later won the 2025 title, sweeping UCLA in the final. This indicates UCLA and Long Beach State have been dominant in recent years, with LBSU capturing the 2025 crown and continuing a recent title stretch.[1][2]
- The 2024 championship ran April 30–May 4 in Long Beach, California, with UCLA earning the national title after semifinal wins over UC Irvine and the final against Long Beach State.[1]
- For ongoing coverage, NCAA and AVCA outlets typically post weekly results, rankings, and postseason updates during the spring season, including regional results and coaching changes as they occur.[3][6]
Illustrative snapshot:
- 2024 champion: UCLA (26-5), coach John Speraw, defeated Long Beach State 3-1 in the final at Walter Pyramid, Long Beach.[1]
- 2025 final: Long Beach State defeated UCLA 3-0 to claim the title at Ohio State’s Covelli Center, marking the Beach’s continued success in recent years.[2]
Would you like a focused update on:
- Current top teams and rankings this season,
- Upcoming schedule and championship bracket,
- Key players to watch this year?