Well, tonight’s match promises to be a doozy between UCLA and BYU. The team playing in its home arena has won each of the three matches between the schools so far this year.
The Bruins have won all 10 previous semifinal matches that they’ve played in Pauley Pavilion. UCLA is 18-1 at home this season with the only loss coming against Long Beach State on February 21.
The key to tonight’s match for the Bruins appears to be having a higher hitting percentage than the Cougars. That’s because UCLA is 25-1 in matches where they have a better hitting percentage than their opponents.