Cal Set For MPSF Mid-Season Rumble
- 9 California Golden bears beach volleyball team is set to participate in the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble at Stanford, marking a significant challenge early in their season. The beach...
- The cal beach volleyball team, holding a 7-1 record, will begin the competition on Friday, March 7, against No.
- Prior to the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble, senior Ella Dreibholz achieved a significant milestone.
No. 9 Cal Beach Volleyball Faces Tough Competition at MPSF Mid-Season Rumble
Table of Contents
- No. 9 Cal Beach Volleyball Faces Tough Competition at MPSF Mid-Season Rumble
- Q&A: Cal Beach Volleyball at the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble and More
- MPSF Mid-Season Rumble
- What is the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble?
- When and where is the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble taking place?
- What is the Cal Beach Volleyball team’s current ranking and record?
- who are the opponents for Cal at the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble?
- How can I watch the Cal Beach Volleyball matches at the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble?
- Where can I find live scores for the MPSF mid-Season Rumble?
- MPSF Mid-Season Rumble Match Schedule:
- Ella Dreibholz Milestone
- Recent Success: Battle of the Bay
- Inaugural MPSF Season
- Cal Beach Volleyball Coaching Staff
- Stay Updated
- MPSF Mid-Season Rumble
Stanford, Calif. – March 6, 2025 – The No. 9 California Golden bears beach volleyball team is set to participate in the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble at Stanford, marking a significant challenge early in their season. The beach volleyball team will face a series of top-ranked opponents over two days.
Golden Bears’ Schedule at MPSF Rumble
The cal beach volleyball team, holding a 7-1 record, will begin the competition on Friday, March 7, against No. 16 grand Canyon and No. 3 USC. The competition continues on Saturday, March 8, against No. 1 UCLA and No. 5 Stanford. All matches will be broadcast on Big10+.
Match Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (PT) | Live Scoring | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, March 7 | Cal (7-1) vs No. 16 GCU (7-1) | 10 a.m. | Live Scoring | Big10+ |
| Friday, March 7 | Cal vs No. 3 USC (8-2) | 12 p.m. | Live Scoring | Big 10+ |
| Saturday, March 8 | Cal vs No. 1 UCLA (9-1) | 4 p.m. | Live Scoring | Big10+ |
| Saturday, March 8 | Cal at No. 5 Stanford (7-3) | 6 p.m. | Live Scoring | Big10+ |
Ella Dreibholz Achieves Milestone
Prior to the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble, senior Ella Dreibholz achieved a significant milestone. On saturday, March 1, Ella Dreibholz became the programme’s all-time wins leader with her 84th career victory.
Playing alongside fellow senior Ella sears as the 4s pair,the two Ella’s defeated the Sacramento State pairing of Victoria Marthaler and Mia Guevara 21-13,21-14.Dreibholz collected 28 wins as a freshman, 25 as a sophomore, 25 more as a junior, and boasts a 6-1 record this year.
Recent Success: Battle of the Bay
The Golden bears demonstrated their dominance in the Battle of the Bay, securing four victories against UC Davis, Pacific, San Francisco, and Sacramento State. The team won each match by a 5-0 score, only losing two sets throughout the entire weekend.
Inaugural MPSF Season
This year marks the inaugural season for Cal in the Mountain Pacific sports Federation (MPSF). After nine years in the Pac-12, the Golden Bears are joining familiar teams such as Oregon, USC, Stanford, UCLA, and Washington. Grand Canyon also joins the MPSF this year, with Florida State, LSU, South Carolina, and Texas set to join in 2026.
The MPSF added beach volleyball this year, boasting seven programs that have collectively won all eight NCAA Championship titles.
The Coaching Staff
Meagan Owusu is in her ninth season leading the program. Under her guidance, the Bears have risen in the national rankings, finishing last season as the seventh-ranked program, a school record. Joseph Mayer is the program’s associate head coach, while Dancer Styles serves as assistant coach. This coaching trio helped Cal achieve its second consecutive NCAA Championship win last year.
Stay Updated
Follow Cal beach volleyball on social media for the latest updates:
- Instagram: @calbeachvb
- Twitter: @calbeachvb
Q&A: Cal Beach Volleyball at the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble and More
Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about the No. 9 California Golden Bears beach volleyball team, their participation in the MPSF mid-Season Rumble, and other recent highlights.
MPSF Mid-Season Rumble
What is the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble?
The MPSF Mid-Season Rumble is a beach volleyball tournament where several top-ranked teams compete. It presents a meaningful challenge early in the season.
When and where is the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble taking place?
The MPSF Mid-Season Rumble is held on friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Stanford, California.
What is the Cal Beach Volleyball team’s current ranking and record?
As of March 6, 2025, the Cal Beach Volleyball team is ranked No. 9 and holds a 7-1 record.
who are the opponents for Cal at the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble?
Cal’s schedule includes matches against:
No. 16 Grand Canyon (GCU)
No. 3 USC
no. 1 UCLA
No. 5 Stanford
How can I watch the Cal Beach Volleyball matches at the MPSF Mid-Season Rumble?
All matches will be broadcast on Big10+. Specific links for each match are provided [above].
Where can I find live scores for the MPSF mid-Season Rumble?
Live scoring is available through the StatBroadcast links provided [above].
MPSF Mid-Season Rumble Match Schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (PT) | Live Scoring | Streaming |
| :————- | :—————————– | :——– | :————————————————————————————- | :————————————————————————————————- |
| Friday,March 7 | Cal vs No. 16 GCU | 10 a.m. | Live Scoring | Big10+ |
| friday, March 7 | Cal vs No. 3 USC | 12 p.m. | Live Scoring | big 10+ |
| Saturday, March 8 | Cal vs No. 1 UCLA | 4 p.m. | Live Scoring | Big10+ |
| Saturday, March 8 | Cal at No. 5 Stanford | 6 p.m. | live Scoring | Big10+ |
Ella Dreibholz Milestone
What milestone did Ella Dreibholz achieve?
Senior ella Dreibholz became the program’s all-time wins leader with her 84th career victory.
When did Ella Dreibholz achieve this milestone?
Ella Dreibholz achieved this milestone on Saturday, March 1st.
Who did Ella Dreibholz play alongside when achieving her 84th win?
Ella Dreibholz played alongside fellow senior Ella Sears.
Which team did Ella Dreibholz and Ella Sears defeat to secure the milestone?
They defeated the Sacramento State pairing of Victoria Marthaler and Mia Guevara.
Recent Success: Battle of the Bay
How did Cal perform at the Battle of the Bay?
The Golden Bears were dominant, securing four 5-0 victories against UC Davis, Pacific, San Francisco, and Sacramento State. They only lost two sets throughout the entire weekend.
Inaugural MPSF Season
What is the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF)?
The mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) is an athletic conference. Cal is joining the MPSF for beach volleyball in 2025.
Is this Cal’s First year in the MPSF?
Yes, 2025 marks Cal’s inaugural season in the MPSF for beach volleyball.
Which teams are also in the MPSF?
Other teams in the MPSF include Oregon, USC, Stanford, UCLA, and Washington. Grand Canyon is also joining this year, with Florida State, LSU, South Carolina, and Texas set to join in 2026.
How successful is the MPSF in beach volleyball?
The MPSF is highly successful, with its seven programs collectively winning all eight NCAA Championship titles.
Cal Beach Volleyball Coaching Staff
Who is the head coach of Cal Beach Volleyball?
Meagan Owusu is the head coach,in her ninth season leading the program.
Who is the associate head coach of Cal Beach volleyball?
Joseph Mayer is the program’s associate head coach.
Who is the assistant coach of Cal Beach Volleyball?
Dancer Styles serves as the assistant coach.
What accomplishments has the coaching staff helped Cal achieve?
The coaching trio helped Cal achieve its second consecutive NCAA Championship win last year and reach a school record of seventh-ranked program nationally.
Stay Updated
Where can I follow Cal beach volleyball for updates?
Instagram: @calbeachvb
Twitter: @calbeachvb