Feb. 28, 2003
The UCLA men's volleyball team lost in four games to Long Beach State Friday night, snapping the Bruins' winning streak at five matches.
The Bruins (10-8, 6-7) lost 31-33, 31-29, 24-30, 24-30 before 1,021 fans at The Pyramid. Long Beach State raised its record to 11-7 overall 7-6 in league play.
Sophomore Jonathan Acosta and junior Allan Vince each posted 16 kills. Sophomore Gray Garrett aced the 49ers four times.
But The Beach controlled the net, out-blocking the Bruins 15.0-10.5 and outhitting them .457-.328.
Senior Scott Touzinsky led the 49ers with 25 kills and hit .488.
The Bruins travel to UC San Diego Sat., Mar. 1 for a 7 p.m. conference match. UCLA returns home Wed., Mar. 5 for a 7 p.m. non-conference match in Pauley Pavilion against Lewis.