The Bruins dominated five ranked East Coast teams this weekend, demonstrating how the West still reigns supreme in the sport of water polo. No. 4 UCLA (7-0) traveled to New Jersey for the Princeton Invitational, where it rolled through No. 17 George Washington 20-4 to open play. Seniors Max Irving and Matt Farmer led the […]
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UCLA men’s water polo goes undefeated first weekend of season
UCLA men’s water polo opened its season Saturday, scoring a whopping 35 goals against two opponents who only managed seven, but coach Adam Wright said that the team has much to improve upon. “For the first two games, everybody got a lot of of experience. It’s good to see different combinations,” Wright said. “Also, we […]
Large recruiting class will diversify men’s water polo’s dynamic
This post was updated August 30 at 3:48 p.m. For the past four years, the UCLA men’s water polo team solidified its foundation through the depth of its senior class. Instead, the entire 2017 roster is overwhelmed by a large incoming class of freshmen, bringing an end to one cycle and another anew. “Last year […]
Men’s water polo coach Adam Wright to also head women’s team
The winningest coach in Westwood will now be on the pool deck twice as often. Adam Wright, who has coached the men’s water polo team for the last eight seasons, was also named coach of the UCLA women’s water polo team Thursday afternoon. In addition to winning the Bruins’ two most recent national championships, the […]
Athletes to Watch: DB Sports spotlights promising returning athletes
UCLA often attracts the best recruits in the nation, supporting the athletic department’s claim that champions are made in Westwood. And while some athletes’ time as Bruins have expired, Daily Bruin Sports gives its suggestions on which returning athletes fans should watch out for next year. Alex Wolf, men’s water polo Michael Hull, assistant Sports […]
Battle of the Editors: UCLA’s most valuable coaches
The numbers are crunched and the awards are listed, but now it’s time to see who the Daily Bruin Sports editors think are UCLA’s most valuable coaches. From gymnastics to men’s tennis, these are the best of the best coaches in Westwood. Tie: Adam Wright, men’s water polo, and Valorie Kondos Field, gymnastics TuAnh Dam, […]
The Rundown: April 20
Check out a breakdown of the UCLA sports stories you might have missed this week. Women’s water polo Michael Hull, assistant Sports editor The rankings released Wednesday made it official. The UCLA women’s water polo team is the outright top team in the country after taking down former-No. 1 Stanford 10-9 at Avery Aquatic Center […]