No. 1 UCLA (22-1, 5-1 MPSF) begins its postseason campaign with the MPSF Championship at Avery Aquatic Center in Stanford, California. The Bruins have been the MPSF’s best regular-season team for three consecutive years but failed to win the tournament title after falling to No. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s water polo stands together by the pool. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
Perhaps the result reflects what was expected. Perhaps it was nearly a guarantee, given the circumstances. And perhaps the focus is on future matches. Nonetheless, the Bruins rose to the occasion. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior center Eli Liechty raises the ball above his head as a defender knocks it out of his hand. Liechty finished with five goals on seven attempts for the Bruins. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Many teams that claim the title of national champion often do the same for their conference championship. But the Bruins are in the minority. The reigning national champions, No. Read more...
Photo: Coach Adam Wright stands with his hand on his hip. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
The circumstances may have been perfect for defeat. Torrential rain in rival territory. The previous matchup ended in a one-goal loss – the first after 21 victories. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s water polo celebrates along the pool. (Courtesy of Sydney LaFleur)
This post was updated Nov. 14 at 7:50 p.m. Regular season down to one. Conference race down to two. And the final hurdle is the same one that tripped them last time. Read more...
Photo: Coach Adam Wright addresses his team by the pool. (Briana Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated Nov. 11 at 12:02 p.m. It is often said to save the best for last. And some could say the Bruins did just that. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s water polo players high-five each other by the pool. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. A domineering No. 2 UCLA team (20-1, 4-1 MSPF West) looks to reinvigorate the energy showcased during their 21-game winning streak, which spanned from Nov. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s water polo stands around coach Adam Wright by the pool. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
