PALO ALTO — Adam Wright brought down the team’s video cameras as the buzzer sounded to prove that the game should’ve had a different turnout. “We had a chance to put the game into overtime,” the coach said. “Sometimes we make decisions (because) we’re tired that aren’t the smartest, so we gave them an opportunity that […]
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Men’s water polo successfully threads straits in first MPSF Invitational game
PALO ALTO – For the second week in a row, the Bruins overcame a rough start to extend their winning streak. No. 2 UCLA (17-0, 0-0 MPSF) defeated Santa Clara (4-7, 1-2 WWPA) by 13-7 in both teams’ first game of the MPSF Invitational at Stanford. The Bruins jumped out in front after sophomore utility […]
Narrow victory over San Jose State demands a change in tack for men’s water polo
The Bruins are a top-ranked program in the nation, but that hasn’t stopped their opponents from keeping matches close. No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo (16-0, 0-0 MPSF) came out on top in a close game against No. 16 San Jose State (4-7, 0-1 GCC), winning 11-8 after the two were tied at halftime. Coach […]
Men’s water polo sails into MPSF invitational with perfect record, some concerns
A week before the MPSF Invitational, the Bruins found their winning streak in jeopardy. No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo (16-0, 0-0 MPSF) defeated No. 16 San Jose State (4-6, 0-1 Golden Coast Conference) 11-8 in Westwood. The Bruins also faced off against Golden West College in an exhibition game following the win. The Spartans […]
Undefeated UCLA hopes to continue smooth sailing through Pacific, UC Davis games
The Bruins will put their undefeated record on the line with two top-10 matchups this weekend. No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo (13-0) will face No. 6 Pacific (5-4) and No. 8 UC Davis (7-3) on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, in Northern California. The Bruins went 3-0 against the Tigers last season, winning by a […]
Men’s water polo win streak stays afloat after standout freshman performances
Multiple freshmen helped keep the Bruins’ undefeated record intact. No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo (11-0) defeated No. 10 Pepperdine (6-3) and Loyola Marymount (2-5) in a doubleheader at Spieker Aquatics Center on Saturday afternoon. The Bruins won 16-10 against the Waves and 14-8 over the Lions. Freshman attacker Jake Cavano finished with five goals […]
Men’s water polo walks away from weekend undefeated, looks to make improvements
Winning a national championship causes some teams to become complacent in the early parts of a new season. For the Bruins, that hasn’t been the case. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo (8-0) won all five of their games at the Princeton Invitational, beating Wagner (2-4), St. Francis Brooklyn (0-8), Air Force (1-4), No. 17 […]