Tuaniga’s OT heroics knocks out Ohio States, keeps LBSU title hopes alive

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The National Player of the Year surprised everyone on the court with a play to put Long Beach State in the NCAA Tournament finals.

Josh Tuaniga had a matcher-winning setter dump kill in overtime as Long Beach State defeated the two-time defending NCAA champions Ohio State 25-22, 25-23, 25-27, 32-30 in the VolleyFour on Thursday in Los Angeles. Continue reading “Tuaniga’s OT heroics knocks out Ohio States, keeps LBSU title hopes alive”

Long Beach State setter Tuaniga wins 2018 National Player of Year

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Long Beach State setter Josh Tuaniga earned the top individual honor in college men’s volleyball after guiding one of the most potent offenses recent NCAA history.

The All-American junior was selected as the 2018 AVCA National Player of the Year that was unveiled Wednesday at the NCAA Tournament banquet in Los Angeles. Continue reading “Long Beach State setter Tuaniga wins 2018 National Player of Year”

Long Beach State dominates All-American honors with four selections

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Long Beach State along with the No. 1 overall seed will now enter the upcoming VolleyFour with the most All-Americans.

The 49ers led all schools with four players earning All-American honors as the AVCA unveiled the 20 recipients of the national honor on Monday. Continue reading “Long Beach State dominates All-American honors with four selections”