The University of Hawai'i men's volleyball team lost to UC Irvine in the Big West Semifinals, ending their two-year championship reign.

By the Numbers
  • UC Irvine won with a 26-24, 36-34, 25-15 sweep over Hawai'i, advancing to the tournament final.
  • Top-seeded Long Beach State will face UC Irvine for the conference title.
Yes, But

Hawai'i's loss marked the end of their two-year reign in the Big West Men's Volleyball Championship.

State of Play
  • UC Irvine will play Long Beach State for the conference title.
  • The NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed on Sunday, and the championship will be held at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach.
What's Next

The winner of the UC Irvine vs. Long Beach State match will secure the Big West's automatic bid to the National Collegiate Men's Volleyball Championship.

Bottom Line

UC Irvine's victory over Hawai'i ends the latter's championship reign in the Big West, setting up a showdown with Long Beach State for the conference title and the NCAA Tournament berth.