A trio of Bruins played key parts in USA Volleyball’s silver medal performance in Chicago. Recently graduated setter Micah Ma’a, former UCLA outside hitter Garrett Muagututia and Bruin coach John Speraw were chosen to represent Team USA at the FIVB Volleyball Nations League Finals from July 10 to 14. Read more...

Photo: Recently graduated setter Micah Ma’a joined the U.S. men’s national team for the Volleyball Nations League. Ma’a received a larger role during the five weeks of qualifying, but regressed to playing only three of 16 sets in the VNL Finals. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)

The Bruins were two wins away from a conference title. No. 2 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (19-9, 8-4 MPSF) lost to No. 3 seed USC (18-9, 7-5 MPSF) 3-1 in the semifinal round of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament Thursday at Pepperdine’s Firestone Fieldhouse. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside/setter Micah Ma’a finished third in team kills against USC in the MPSF semifinal, with eight. Ma’a posted 29 assists and hit for .278 against the Trojans. (Xuxin Zhang/Daily Bruin)

The Bruins began postseason play with a straight-set victory. No. 2 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (19-8, 8-4 MPSF) defeated No. 7 seed Concordia University Irvine (14-19, 3-9 MPSF) 3-0 on Saturday at Pauley Pavilion to advance to the semifinal round of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament. Read more...

Photo: Senior outside hitter Dylan Missry missed a month this season due to injury. Missry has recorded 134 kills over the season and a .330 hitting percentage – including 14 kills against Concordia University Irvine on Saturday. (Xuxin Zhang/Daily Bruin)

The Bruins will begin their chase for an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. No. 2 seed UCLA men’s volleyball (18-8, 8-4 MPSF) will host No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore middle blocker Grant Maleski recorded three kills and three aces in UCLA’s last win against Concordia. Maleski has totaled 89 kills this season and has hit for .335. (Xuxin Zhang/Daily Bruin)