UCLA, Long Beach State men’s volleyball teams ready to resume rivalry

Few rivals in college sports know each other inside and out like the UCLA and Long Beach State men’s volleyball programs.

After meeting three times in each of the past four seasons, including a split of the past two NCAA championship matches, the top-ranked Bruins and No. 2 LBSU are set to collide again on Friday night at the Pyramid in Long Beach.

“We know their team, they know us,” UCLA coach John Hawks said. “It’s going to be an exciting match.”

UCLA (8-0) will look to...