The UCLA women’s water polo team is equipped with high-scoring offensive players, an experienced, All-American goalkeeper and a staunch defense that has served as a staple for the Bruins. The team’s 20 wins this year are a testament to its skill. Nevertheless, No. 2 UCLA has failed on two occasions this season to defeat defending […]
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Top-ranked UCLA, Stanford to battle for dominance in women’s water polo
The UCLA women’s water polo team is under fire with Stanford at its heels gunning for the No. 1 spot in the country. The defending champion and No. 2-ranked Cardinal has a shot at reestablishing hegemony over the national women’s water polo arena this year, and the Bruins are an immediate glaring obstacle as the […]
No. 1 women’s water polo continues win streak against Sun Devils
It was another day, another win for the UCLA women’s water polo team, prolonging its nearly two-monthlong streak. The top-ranked Bruins did it again, but for some members of the team, this particular win meant a little more. “I think the last time was two years ago we came (to ASU) and lost, so the […]
Women’s water polo holds No. 1 spot after defeating Hawai’i, SDSU
The UCLA women’s water polo team traveled to Honolulu for a weekend for an exhibition shootout with the Brazilian national team and games against Hawai’i and San Diego State. No. 1 UCLA recorded an 11-6 victory over No. 6 Hawai’i Friday, then followed with a 13-4 triumph over San Diego State Saturday. The wins brought […]
Women’s water polo thwarts Cal with strong communication, defense
At the tail end of the first quarter, UCLA women’s water polo junior attacker Rachel Fattal made a pass to sophomore utility Mackenzie Barr who drove in a goal, capitalizing on a six-on-five power play. In this moment, the Bruins broke away from back-and-forth exchanges with the Golden Bears to dominate the remainder of the […]
Top-ranked women’s water polo notches 7-3 win over San Jose State
In a stretch of victories against top-level opponents within the last month, the UCLA women’s water polo team continues to demonstrate why it is a thriving competitor in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. However, another “W” on its record is not always enough for a team that strives for consistent improvement. No. 1 UCLA (15-1, […]
Women’s water polo narrows focus within star-studded UCI Invitational
Often in the sports arena, we hear the expression “one game at a time.” Athletes and coaches are extremely aware of the impact each and every game has on their season and how important it is to focus on what is directly ahead. The UCLA women’s water polo team is keeping this in mind as […]