Two weeks into the season, the Bruins are seeing double. A pair of starting-caliber setters in junior Miles Partain and freshman Andrew Rowan, and two new assistant coaches – both with esteemed prior playing careers with the blue and gold. Read more...

Photo: Freshman setter Andrew Rowan sets the ball. Rowan, under the tutelage of assistant coach Brandon Taliaferro and junior setter Miles Partain, has been coming in at the end of sets to gain game-play experience for later in the season. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)

Last season, the Bruins commenced conference play with a three-set victory over the Tigers. And after sweeping a trio of matches in its first tournament of the season, No. Read more...

Photo: Junior outside hitter Ethan Champlin rises for a hit. Champlin gathered several accolades over the last week – including player of the week awards and Asics Invitational MVP honors – as the Bruins look to continue their early season momentum against the Tigers. (Shane Yu/Daily Bruin)