The 1998 NCAA Division I women's volleyball tournament began on December 3, 1998, with 64 teams and ended December 19 when Long Beach State defeated Penn State 3 games to 2 in Madison, Wisconsin, for the program's third NCAA title and fifth national title overall.

Long Beach State became the first team in NCAA history to finish the season undefeated.

Long Beach advanced to the finals easily, taking the 10-0 lead in the opening game before winning 15-2.

Lauren Cacciamani had 20 kills, Christy Cochran had 19 and the three-time all-American Bonnie Bremner had 13 to help Penn State beat No.

The Huskers ended their season 32-2 while Penn State improved to 35-0 and advanced to the program's third title match.