Still undefeated this season, the UCLA men’s water polo team will travel to Irvine, Calif., to compete in the SoCal Invitational. This weekend, the Bruins will play four games in the span of two days, but their opponents will be determined by the outcome of each game played. “That’s the crazy thing about water polo,” […]
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UCLA men’s water polo refines transition game to prepare for UCSD
The UCLA men’s water polo team will once again face UC San Diego in Triton territory tonight. In early September, the Bruins traveled to San Diego to compete in the Triton Invitational, defeating UCSD 16-6. However, time has passed and both teams have undoubtedly grown since then. “We know based on last week we understand […]
No.1 men’s water polo aims to improve in exclusion play
As the game of water polo becomes more intense, a player will sometimes be captivated by the waves, the commotion in the pool and the countdown of the clocks. In the heat of the moment, he may hold, sink or pull a player who is not holding the ball, causing the referee to blow his […]
No. 1 UCLA water polo picks up three weekend wins
With just three seconds left in the fourth period of UCLA men’s water polo’s game against Princeton, redshirt freshman center Patrick Woepse scored the last goal to win the game at the Spieker Aquatics Center, and the crowd jumped on its feet, cheering and yelling. In its first weekend of MPSF play, the No. 1 […]
UCLA men’s water polo picks up four wins to start season
For the UCLA men’s water polo team, this weekend was about more than just racking up wins. It not only gave freshmen considerable playing time, but also allowed the team to see how well it can play together.
Men’s water polo team reenergized after last season’s disappointing finish
After a summer spent gaining experience all over the world, the UCLA men’s water polo team will look to come together this season as a rejuvenated team.