Through all the nuances of water polo, from defensive schemes to a double helix counterattack, one aspect never changes: scoring goals. Two Bruins have shown this ability across all four years. Senior utility Alex Roelse and senior attacker Max Irving are prepping for the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament, looking for their third collegiate title […]
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UCLA football achieves strong offensive performance in Arizona State game
Jim Mora took some time out of his weekly Monday press conference to applaud the play of his offensive line. “Our offensive line did a tremendous job,” the UCLA football coach said. “And we recognize them as a team today – as a group.” That acknowledgement was earned in a 44-37 win over Arizona State, […]
Men’s water polo emerges victorious against USC in triple overtime
After four quarters, two overtime periods and 22 combined goals, it all came down to one five-meter penalty. With 2 minutes, 38 seconds left in the third overtime period, senior center Matt Farmer was fouled, and the refs called it: a penalty for the Bruins. Senior utility Alex Roelse converted the shot for his fourth […]
Men’s cross country may run for finals, women’s team wraps up season
Over 400 runners, more than 30 teams, and just 2 teams guaranteed a spot in the finals. The men and women of the UCLA cross country team competed Friday at the NCAA West Regionals in Seattle with their sights set on the national championship. After the meet, however, only the men are likely to be […]
UCLA men’s water polo team to take USC in rivalry match Saturday
The Bruins conclude the regular season Saturday against their crosstown rival. After winning their last matchup, No. 4 UCLA men’s water polo (17-3, 0-2 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) faces rival No. 2 USC (22-2, 1-1) at home in a game that could impact playoff seedings. This is the last piece of game action either team […]
UCLA men’s water polo sees growth, remains hopeful after recent losses
Despite a second straight loss to a Big Four opponent, UCLA men’s water polo is experiencing the growth it has been waiting for. “I think one of the more positive things for me is seeing the team grow over the last two weeks,” said senior utility Alex Roelse. “We’ve had two good weeks of workouts […]
Women’s volleyball sees offensive strength against Arizona, Arizona State
The Bruins haven’t had to rely on just one player this season. No. 18 UCLA women’s volleyball (15-8, 8-6 Pac-12) showed its variety of offensive talent during the weekend against Arizona and Arizona State. Freshman opposite Mac May, sophomore middle blocker Madeleine Gates and junior middle blocker Kyra Rogers all hit over .400 during the […]