Thanks to this year’s expanded field, UC Irvine got in and is now in the final

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UC Irvine's men's volleyball team has made it to the finals of the National Collegiate Championships, benefiting from an expanded tournament field. Their previous performance showcased resilience as they overcame earlier defeats to reach this stage.

LOS ANGELES — Without the expansion to 12 teams for the National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championships this year, UC Irvine wouldn’t be one win away from a national title. The Anteaters would have been sent home in the semifinals of the Big West tournament two weeks ago when they were swept by Long Beach State at Bren Events Center. Instead of calling it a season, UCI has rallied with ...