While UCLA men’s water polo rides the momentum of a Kap7 SoCal Invitational title and a 17-0 start to the season, its upcoming opponents haven’t fared as well. No. 4 Stanford has experienced a disappointing October with three losses in the past two weeks, and unranked San Jose State hasn’t tasted victory since September. Whether […]
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Water polo attacker Ryder Roberts continues to make waves
As night fell upon the championship game at the Kap7 SoCal Invitational Sunday, the Bruins found themselves in an uncharacteristic early deficit. A trio of Trojan goals in the opening minutes of the game invigorated the USC bench, and the mass of Trojan fans across the pool stood on their feet and roared. It wasn’t […]
Men’s water polo remains undefeated after defeating No. 2 USC
The SoCal tournament curse has finally been lifted. In a traditional red versus blue battle, No. 1 UCLA conquered cross-town rival and three-time defending Kap7 SoCal Invitational champion No. 2 USC 10-9 to win its first recorded SoCal trophy on Sunday. Coach Adam Wright said that the Bruins experienced a wide variety of situations on […]
Men’s water polo aims to break SoCal tournament losing streak
In recent history, the Kap7 SoCal Invitational has spelled difficulty for UCLA men’s water polo. The Bruins have lost at least one game in each of their last 16 Southern California Invitational appearances. The No. 1 Bruins (13-0, 1-0 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) will have to end that streak at this weekend’s competition in order […]
Men’s water polo coach inspires with intense, friendly approach
If it wasn’t for his high school counselor, Jason Falitz may have never raced a lap or gripped a water polo ball. He also may never have become John Burroughs High School’s all-time career scoring leader, the Los Angeles Times 1999 Player of the Year or the 2006 Western State Conference Player of the Year […]
Men’s water polo stays energized for SoCal tournament
UCLA men’s water polo hasn’t lost a game in September since 2012. Similar to years’ past, the Bruins had a successful month of water polo in the month of September, currently trying to extend their 13-game winning streak. The No. 1 Bruins (13-0, 1-0 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) are now approaching what is arguably the […]
Men’s water polo retains No. 1 ranking with wins against Pepperdine, LMU
With a little over three minutes left to play in the fourth quarter, junior attacker Ryder Roberts was still looking to add to UCLA’s nine-goal lead. Not looking to stop with the six goals that he already tallied up in the previous three quarters, Roberts sent a shot past Pepperdine’s goalkeeper Zack Rhodes. Hitting the […]