A UCLA team will be playing for a national championship on Monday

One UCLA team will be playing for a national championship on Monday.
A general overall aerial view of Pauley Pavilion  on the campus of UCLA. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
A general overall aerial view of Pauley Pavilion on the campus of UCLA. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

UCLA men's volleyball advances once again to the National Championship match.

The journey to the 2025 NCAA Men's Volleyball Championship final was paved with relentless effort and determination from the UCLA Bruins men's volleyball team. The Bruins secured the third seed in the tournament and will face off against top-seeded Long Beach State in the championship showdown on Monday, May 12, 2025, in the Covelli Center in Columbus, Ohio.

In a thrilling NCAA quarterfinal matchup, UCLA showcased its dominance by defeating #6 seed Belmont Abbey with a decisive 3-0 victory, clinching the 25-18, 25-21, and 25-19 sets.

In the semifinals, they secured a decisive victory over #2 seed Hawaii, winning 3-0 with set scores of 25-14, 25-23, and 25-23, ensuring their spot in the national championship game.

The upcoming showdown with Long Beach State is set to air on ESPN2. UCLA has reached the national championship game for three consecutive years.