The Bruins who dominated the season finish with a record of 29-2. The Anteaters, 20-8, move on to the national semifinals.
UCLA led the match in the final set (played to 15) 14-12 and appeared to have won the match on the next point but a touch was called on UCLA making the score 14-13 and UCI finished it out 16-14.
Shocking ending to a great season in which most expected the Bruins to add yet another NC to their illustrious MVB record.