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 […]
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UCLA men’s water polo renews focus for NCAA Tournament
The last two years that the UCLA men’s water polo team was in the NCAA Tournament, it had a relatively easy path to the championship game. UCLA got to play non-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation opponents in the semifinal round, the conference which coach Adam Wright has consistently referred to as the most competitive in the […]
In the Cage: Episode VIII
The dust is settled. Nothing but the NCAA Tournament remains in the 2016 men’s water polo season, and there’s less than a week on the clock until the biggest game of the year for whoever makes the show. The Daily Bruin writers dissect UCLA’s season thus far in its entirety, from start to finish, analyzing […]
Difficulties plague men’s water polo in crucial part of season
For the greater part of the season, No. 2 UCLA has been clicking. But in the past ten days, the Bruins have had three games where their communication and poise has been subpar. Of UCLA’s 25 wins this year, nine have been decided by three scores or less. Six have come against Big 4 opponents […]
Battle of the Editors: Thanksgiving edition
It’s been a wild fall quarter for sports at UCLA – and a lot of them took a beating last weekend – but there’s still a lot to be thankful for ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. TuAnh Dam, Sports editor Turkey Day is right around the corner and there’s a lot that I’m thankful for […]
Men’s water polo falls to USC with automatic NCAA berth on the line
Storm clouds loomed over Spieker Aquatics Center at the end of the first quarter – then the rain started to pour. Even before the weather matched the tone on the pool deck, the dark and stormy day for UCLA had already begun. No. 1 USC was up 3-0 after eight minutes, and it proved to […]
Comeback win over Cal lands men’s water polo spot in MPSF title game
UCLA men’s water polo, for the entirety of its 57-game win streak and against USC last weekend, had never trailed after three quarters. It trailed No. 3 California by two entering the fourth quarter Friday night. This was unfamiliar territory, and for a team that prides itself on dealing with adversity, it was the opportune […]