No. 2 Long Beach State triumphed over Concordia University Irvine with a 3-1 victory, securing their tenth win of the season. After losing the first set 25-19, the Beach rebounded to win the next three sets 25-17, 25-18, and 25-14. Key performances included Wojciech Gajek, who delivered 12 kills and eight aces, while the team outperformed Concordia with a .342 hitting percentage over .280.
By the NumbersLong Beach State recorded 44 kills and 15 service aces.Gajek scored a match-high 21.0 points with 12 kills and eight aces. State of PlayLong Beach State improved to 10-2 overall with this win.The team demonstrated increased efficiency, hitting .611 in the third set and .450 in the fourth. What’s Next
The Beach will aim to maintain their momentum in upcoming matches, focusing on consistency in serving and offensive production as they continue their season.
Bottom Line
Long Beach State’s ability to adapt and capitalize on service pressure positioned them effectively against Concordia, highlighting their potential as a top contender in the season.