Despite falling short in the MPSF semifinals, No. 3 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (20-6, 10-2 MPSF) secured the second at-large bid in this week’s NCAA quarterfinals and will face No.

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Personnel: Matthew Aziz, Luca Curci, Coleman McDonough, Matthew Chun
There has been a Troy Gooch-sized hole in the Bruins’ roster since he graduated two years ago.

This post was updated May 6 at 8:42 p.m.
No. 3 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (20-6, 10-2 MPSF) will face No. 6 seed Belmont Abbey (17-8, 12-2 Conference Carolinas) on Thursday in the NCAA tournament quarterfinals.

No. 1 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (20-6, 10-2 MPSF) fell in the MPSF semifinals to No. 4 seed and tournament host Pepperdine (20-9, 7-5) on April 25 at the Firestone Fieldhouse.

This post was updated April 29 at 10:30 p.m.
The service line often drives success in volleyball.
It can make or break a set, match or even a season.

This post was updated April 27 at 11:39 p.m. 
Second chances are few and far between.
But on the off chance they present themselves, they are an opportunity that shouldn’t be passed up. 
Despite losing out on an automatic bid given to the MPSF conference winner after falling 3-2 in the semifinals to tournament host Pepperdine (20-9, 7-5 MPSF), UCLA men’s volleyball (20-6, 10-2) earned the second and final at-large bid as the No.

MALIBU, Calif – Home court advantage is historically touted as one of the most impactful advantages a team can have – particularly in the postseason.
Although Firestone Fieldhouse’s capacity is just over 3,000 people – 10,000 less than Pauley Pavilion’s – low-ceilings and a student section teeming with hundreds of Pepperdine students created a hostile environment for the Bruins.