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USC Fall Invitational
November 07, 2026 | Men's Volleyball
The Trojans swept UC San Diego, UC Irvine, and Cal Lutheran while earning a three-set victory over Vanguard during their home tournament.
LOS ANGELES — The USC men's volleyball team opened its 2026 fall season with a strong performance at the USC Fall Invitational this weekend, finishing 4-0 against UC San Diego, Cal Lutheran, UC Irvine, and Vanguard, while also hosting UCLA at the Galen Center.
The Trojans set off the tournament Friday afternoon against Cal Lutheran, earning a straight-set victory, 25-20, 25-19. USC followed with a match up against Vanguard, winning the first set 25-23 before dropping the second, 20-25. The Trojans responded in the deciding set, securing a 15-8 victory to close out the match, 2-1.
Meanwhile, across the court, UCLA faced Vanguard and Cal Lutheran on Friday, earning straight-set victories in both matches. The Bruins defeated Vanguard 25-17, 25-19, 25-17, before sweeping Cal Lutheran 25-20, 25-23, 25-23.
Reopening Galen Center the next day at 9 a.m., the Trojans squared off with UC San Diego. The Trojans maintained their control throughout the match, winning both sets 25-19, 25-22, to earn their third victory of the tournament.
USC concluded its invitational against UC Irvine, securing another strong straight-set win, though the sets were neck-and-neck, 25-23, 25-21.
Last season, USC finished with a 20-8 regular-season record and placed third in the MPSF standings. With Jeff Nygaard entering his 12th season as head coach, the Trojans are building on an already strong foundation as they prepare for the upcoming season.
For more information on the USC men's volleyball team, please visit USCTrojans.com/MVB. Fans of the Trojans can follow @USCmensvolley on Instagram, X, and Facebook.
