While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Track and fieldMichael Hull, assistant Sports editor Nike co-founder Phil Knight has donated hundreds of millions of dollars over the years to the University of Oregon athletics department, and the track and field […]
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Women’s water polo off to strong start with wins against SJSU, UC Davis
This post was updated Jan. 17 at 12.38 a.m. It’s official – after months of the long offseason, UCLA women’s water polo is back to sanctioned competition. In the first weekend of play, the No. 3 Bruins (2-0) claimed two official victories against No. 14 San Jose State and No. 17 UC Davis. “We’ve been […]
Women’s water polo to be revitalized with Olympic veterans
Though the largest water polo stage in the world was months after the conclusion of the NCAA women’s water polo season last year, the Rio Olympics still took its toll. Top players from around the country passed on collegiate competition in hopes of making it onto the United States national team and playing at the […]
The Hull Shebang: UCLA should reinstate men’s swimming and diving team
Just about a year ago, there were people handing out flyers on Bruin Walk, a giant billboard parked outside of Sunset Boulevard and a plane – yeah, a plane – with a banner flying behind it with the “Restore UCLA Hoops” agenda. A 15-17 record wasn’t good enough back then, and now look at No. […]
Men’s water polo season ends with 9-8 loss to Cal in NCAA semifinal
BERKELEY — The similarity between tonight’s NCAA semifinal and the last time No. 2 UCLA and No. 3 California played each other was eerie. UCLA clawed back from a three-goal deficit to force overtime, key players on both teams were out because of foul trouble – the one difference, however, was what mattered in the end. The […]
In the Cage: Episode IX
For what could be the final rendition of In the Cage, the men’s water polo writers mustered together a live studio audience. Some laughed, some cried, but all were intent on hearing the forecast for the biggest weekend of all – the NCAA championships. UCLA’s last national championship came from this weekend last year, and […]
Men’s water polo team’s cohesion, success rest on years of history
Coming into the season, UCLA men’s water polo had everything going for it. Seven returning All-Americans, a returning Cutino Award-winning goalie, a Rio Olympian and, perhaps most importantly, years of playing alongside one another. But at the conclusion of the conference season two weeks ago, there were still signs of rust. The No. 2 Bruins […]