The gloomy and cold weather of the Triton Invitational title game matched the mood of the Bruins after another loss to the Trojans. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (13-1) was on the verge of its first 14-0 start since 2008 and its first win against No. 1 USC (12-0) in over two years on […]
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Women’s water polo earns second place in invitational after loss to USC
It was a disappointing end to what seemed to be a promising weekend for the Bruins. “We got to see where we stand in the landscape of things and against a team like USC,” said coach Adam Wright. “We are beyond disappointed and unless we do things differently, it’ll be hard to play with a […]
Softball looks to start season strong with new and returning talent
Seven months ago, the Bruins were four outs away from advancing to the Women’s College World Series Finals. After losing to the eventual champion Florida State in the semifinals, UCLA softball is now back and set to start the new season atop the ESPN.com rankings. “This team has great athleticism, great energy and a fire […]
Undefeated women’s water polo looks to continue making improvements
The Bruins have been focused around one question that coach Adam Wright asks his players week after week. “How are we progressing and getting better at the areas that we need to address?” After a perfect start to the season, the consensus of No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (10-0) is that there is still […]
Women’s water polo overcomes LMU and breezes past Fresno State in doubleheader
The Bruins played two games, but battled a third opponent: the weather. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (10-0) picked up two more wins over No. 15 Loyola Marymount (2-2) 9-8 and No. 14 Fresno State (2-8) 11-6 on a rainy and windy Saturday morning. The Bruins barely escaped past the Lions in the first […]
Women’s water polo ready to make weekend waves against Hawai’i, LMU and Fresno State
The Bruins are playing at their home pool for the first time this season. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (7-0) will face No. 5 Hawai’i (4-0) on Friday, and will also host the UCLA minitournament, at which it will face No. 15 Loyola Marymount (2-0) and No. 14 Fresno State (2-6). “Here we are […]
Women’s water polo sinks competition in last tournament, aims for more in next one
The Bruins are slated to face two more top-25 teams after an undefeated first weekend. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (5-0) will kick off its second weekend of the season at the Cal Cup at which they will face No. 13 UC Davis (2-1) and No. 17 Fresno State (1-3). Junior attacker Bronte Halligan […]