A well-oiled machine was quietly humming and whirring in training this summer, steadily grinding its gears back to the hightail speed it once operated at last December. The Triton Invitational in San Diego over the weekend marked the official start of a new season and UCLA men’s water polo reemerged from the shadows of a […]
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Men’s water polo to emerge as new team in bid for consecutive NCAA titles
After capturing the 2014 NCAA title and snapping a 10-year national trophy drought for the program, the men’s water polo team relished in the moment that they were national champions. The Bruins accomplished their goal in bringing home the 112th national championship for UCLA and set the momentum for the next season. Now, the 2015 […]
Graphic: Bruins strike gold
Three current UCLA athletes traveled to Toronto in mid-July for the 2015 Pan American Games. Over the course of 15 games, the Bruin representatives went undefeated, eventually capturing gold for their countries. Here’s a full breakdown of the medalists and their stats from the Games.
Bruin Universiade Medalists
Almost half of the 42 UCLA student-athletes who descended on Gwangju, South Korea, for the 2015 World University Games two weeks ago will be returning to Westwood with a range of gold, silver and bronze medals. Sophomore Jordin Canada captured the lone gold for UCLA’s representatives, helping the United States go undefeated in its six […]
Rookies to watch: Bruin Sports looks at 2015 incoming athletes
Football – Josh Rosen Josh Rosen’s early enrollment at UCLA last January gave him a definitive edge over all other rookies in that he is familiar with the ins and outs of the school and football team before the first day of orientation. Accolades and expectations preceded the St. John Bosco graduate’s arrival on campus, […]
Men’s water polo wins bronze against Serbia in World University Games
The United States, represented by UCLA men’s water polo, toppled Serbia to win bronze in the World University Games. The first half was a defensive battle as both teams were unable to strike for the first eight minutes. Though the U.S. won the sprint to start the second quarter, Serbia nabbed the first point of […]
Men’s water polo to shoot for bronze in 2015 World University Games
They knew there would be predators in the water before they even leaned over the edge of the pool in the Yeomju Indoor Aquatics Center to take a peek. Standing on the side of the pool dressed in gray robes with “USA” stitched on the chest, the UCLA men’s water polo team eyed the perfectly […]