The final match of the California road trip will be against Long Beach State, the top-ranked volleyball team in the nation.

Faced with such a daunting challenge, many expect the Crimson to only win a few points here and there en route to a Long Beach State sweep. However, if Harvard can maintain its intensity and focus heading into Spring Break, then the Crimson may surprise a few people by hanging close with Long Beach State.

Should a massive upset occur, Harvard will not have long to rest on its laurels. A couple of days after the Long Beach match, the Crimson will be travelling to play EIVA rivals Eastern Mennonite University and Columbia Union in matches that will determine the EIVA divisional playoff picture.

With two wins, Harvard would win the Odeneal Division of the EIVA and would be guaranteed a berth in the playoffs in mid-April.

Faced with all of this pressure, the men's volleyball team can take solace in the free days in the sun it will have in California.

And should some lucky Harvard athlete again grace "The Price is Right" stage in Television City, be sure to say "Hi" to Bob from all of us at Harvard. Oh, and remember to bid one dollar when the person next to you bids $1000 on a Walkman.