UCLA women’s water polo’s seniors have laid a foundation for the team’s future generations. “We are leaving UCLA water polo with examples of how to work hard,” said redshirt senior goalkeeper Sami Hill. “Dedication to learning – and not being afraid to make mistakes – can transform you as a player. I think that’s the […]
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UCLA women’s water polo suffers tough loss to the Cardinal
With a minute left to play in the last quarter, UCLA had one last opportunity to tie the game against rival Stanford. In typical UCLA-Stanford fashion, the game was decided by one goal. That one goal however would not be in the Bruins’ favor. With a little over five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, […]
Women’s water polo faces Stanford with new strategies, fresh outlook
When looking at the 20-1 record and the No. 1 ranking of UCLA women’s water polo, one might assume that the Bruins are in a league of their own. However, the Bruins are faced with an all-too-familiar situation. Flashback to last year, and UCLA took a four-game win streak into their April 11 contest against […]
Top-ranked women’s water polo to maintain focus against new opponent
UCLA women’s water polo’s 10-game win streak has lasted nearly two months. It has persisted through several ranked opponents and different locations. This weekend, however, the Bruins will carry that streak into an area they haven’t played in all year: east of California. The No. 1 Bruins (19-1, 3-0 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) hadn’t played […]
No. 1 UCLA women’s water polo spreads the wealth in 17-3 win over CSUB
It took the Bruins almost seven minutes after the start of Saturday’s game before they got one shot to go. With 1:17 to play in the first quarter, senior attacker Emily Donohoe sent a shot soaring into the top-right corner of the net, tying the game at 1-1. The slow-paced tempo of the first quarter […]
Women’s water polo focuses on defeating motivated, energetic Cal
Located on the east side of Spieker Aquatics Center is something known as the “Champions Wall.” Blue banners drape down the wooden paneling, showcasing the accomplishments of UCLA’s aquatics teams, past and present. Accompanied by a list of UCLA Olympians, the east side wall serves as a daily reminder of what the ultimate goal is […]
UCLA women’s water polo keeps expectations in check for upcoming game
UCLA women’s water polo was in almost the exact the same position a year ago. The 2014 UCLA team was coming off a benchmark win over then-No. 2 Stanford in the UCI Invitational. But in the very next game, the momentum from that Stanford win was gone, as UCLA lost to then-No. 1 USC, 7-6, […]