A 2015 national championship trophy is up for grabs, waiting in the depths for the men’s water polo team that is able to plunge the deepest without being crushed by ever-increasing pressure. No. 1 UCLA, the only undefeated team in the nation, is currently winning the race. The Bruins are propelled deeper into the season […]
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Men’s water polo prepares for challenging conference play
A vibrant blue banner that reads “2014 NCAA Champions” hangs on the wall of the east side of Spieker Aquactics Center. Not having been exposed to the sun as long as the other banners, the recent men’s water polo banner stands out among the rest. The many banners that drape the “Champion’s Wall” serve as […]
Men’s water polo dominates CMS, Chapman to extend winning run
From the second period timeout huddle in the far corner of the deck, only one line could be heard. It rose loud and clear over the music, fans and settling waters of Dirks Pool. “I don’t care what the score is,” said coach Adam Wright. “All I care about is how we play.” Although top-ranked […]
Men’s water polo aims to tighten up attack in upcoming series
The men’s water polo team did a lot of things right at last weekend’s Kap7 NorCal Invitational. But coach Adam Wright has chosen to focus this week’s practices on one of the few things his team did wrong. Even as the No. 1 Bruins (9-0) picked up their third straight tournament title, they continued their […]
Men’s water polo continues undefeated run, wins Kap7 NorCal Invitational
UCLA men’s water polo is in a familiar place – back in the waters of Spieker Aquatics Center, undefeated and Kap7 NorCal Invitational champions for the third straight year after ousting No. 2 Stanford on Sunday. No. 1 UCLA (9-0) defeated Chapman 24-3 and knocked out No. 9 Pepperdine 12-6 Saturday to advance to the […]
Men’s water polo prepares for challenging Kap7 NorCal Invitational
For the second straight year, the men’s water polo team is right where it wants to be heading into the Kap7 NorCal Invitational. Just like last year, UCLA (5-0) comes in undefeated as it seeks to defend a tournament title this Saturday and Sunday. But the challenging NorCal invitational will give the No. 1 Bruins […]
Men’s water polo extends unbeaten run with wins in weekend invitationals
UCLA men’s water polo’s work was cut out for it as the Bruins played the role of both host and guest last weekend. No. 1 UCLA had its first opportunity this season to compete at home in the UCLA Invitational, however that would be short lived as the Bruins had to make the 88-mile trek […]