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. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s volleyball huddles together on the bench at the Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu as coaches John Hawks, Nick Vogel and Brandon Taliaferro talk to the team. (Lex Wang/Daily Bruin senior staff)