Two nights, two losses. No. 9 UCLA women’s volleyball (4-2) dropped two matches both in four sets against No. 22 Cal Poly (7-1) on Thursday and Friday, marking the Bruins’ first losses of the season and their first losses to the Mustangs since 1985. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore outside hitter Jenny Mosser recorded her fourth and fifth double-doubles in a row against Cal Poly, with 13 kills and 16 digs on Thursday and 14 kills and 11 digs on Friday. Despite her performance, the Bruins fell to the Mustangs in back-to-back matches. (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Two five-set matches were an early test for the Bruins. “We’re gritty, we’re scrappy,” said coach Michael Sealy. “But by no means are we really dialed in, fine-tuned in what we’re doing offensively yet.” No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore opposite Mac May led the Bruins in kills in both matches this weekend. Against Baylor, May posted a career high of 21 kills along with nine digs. Sunday against San Diego, the sophomore recorded 14 kills. (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin senior staff)

It’s time to mix things up. After sticking with a consistent starting lineup last season, UCLA women’s volleyball is starting this season with a range of new options. Read more...

Photo: Freshman setter and opposite Hawley Harrer played both positions in UCLA’s preseason exhibition win over UC Santa Barbara on Saturday. Harrer, who played as a hitter in high school, said making the transition to setter was exciting. (Michael Zshornack/Daily Bruin senior staff)