The Bruins triumphed in their first three games but ended the weekend with their first loss of the season. No. 4 UCLA women’s water polo (12-1 MPSF) took second in the Triton Invitational after falling in the title game to No. 2 USC (7-0), by a score of 4-6. With a loss in the final […]
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Women’s water polo looking to continue improvement into future
UCLA women’s water polo has seen an increase in 6-on-5 conversions this past weekend, which has translated to increased offense productivity. Already through nine games so far this season, the No. 4 Bruins (9-0) have shown progression through their counterattack opportunities converting 14-32 in the past four games. UCLA is converting slightly under half of […]
Weekend in Preview: Women’s water polo faces 4 top-25 teams, track heads to New York
Track and field Nicholas Yekikian, assistant Sports editor With the 2018 indoor season finally underway, UCLA track and field will take part in its second meet of the year this weekend. The Bruins will head east to New York for the Columbia Challenge on Saturday. UCLA will face the likes of Oregon – whose first-ranked […]
Women’s water polo sees success by maintaining team’s consistency
UCLA women’s water polo has snagged five wins this season, and it hasn’t just been because of Olympians such as Maddie Musselman. “I think everyone played a part in multiple facets of the game and in different positions and different plays,” said sophomore attacker Musselman. “I think different people stood out.” Last weekend at the […]
Around the League: Pac-12 and MPSF winter sports continue to be highly competitive
A lot has been happening in the collegiate sports world outside of Westwood. Here’s a look at what’s been happening around the league in four different sports: Men’s volleyball Melissa Zhang, assistant Sports editor Coach John Speraw notched his 300th career win as No. 2 UCLA (7-0) pulled out a five-set victory over two-time defending […]
Successful weekend reveals strengths, weaknesses of women’s water polo
The Bruins remain undefeated after their second weekend of play. No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (5-0) took down No. 7 Michigan (3-2), Fresno Pacific (0-3), No. 21 UC Santa Barbara (1-1) and No. 17 UC San Diego (1-3) in the UCSB Invitational. “I think something we did really well this weekend was focusing on […]
Women’s water polo adjusts to team changes before UCSB Invitational
The Bruins are on schedule to face the toughest team they’ve seen so far – the Michigan Wolverines, a team that made it to the NCAA quarterfinals last year. No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (1-0) will play in the UCSB Invitational this weekend against No. 7 Michigan (3-2), Fresno Pacific (0-0), No. 21 UCSB […]