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Former UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright stands by the pool deck and points while holding a sheet to his mouth. Wright led the program to its first national championship since 2009 in 2024. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Men's Water Polo, Sports, Women's Water Polo

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July 17, 3:42 pm

UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright steps down, remains men’s coach

This post was updated July 19 at 11:27 p.m. After stepping away from day-to-day operations as head coach of the women’s water polo team in December due to rehabilitation from back and nerve pain, Adam Wright has officially resigned from the position, UCLA Athletics announced Friday.  Wright will continue to coach the men’s squad – a position he has held since 2009.  [Related: Women’s water polo coach Adam Wright to step away from day-to-day duties] UCLA will begin a national search for its next head coach. Read more...

Photo: Former UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright stands by the pool deck and points while holding a sheet to his mouth. Wright led the program to its first national championship since 2009 in 2024. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Former UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright stands by the pool deck and points while holding a sheet to his mouth. Wright led the program to its first national championship since 2009 in 2024. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Sports

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July 15, 6:04 pm

Pro Bruin Rundown: Bruin volleyball, water polo stars shine on the international stage

This post was updated July 19 at 11:53 p.m. As UCLA Athletics takes a break for the summer, professional sports are still in full swing, with many Bruins, past and present, representing their teams. Read more...

Photo: Former Bruin outside hitter Cooper Robinson rises to hit the ball. Robinson was named the 2025 MPSF Player of the Year. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Football, Gymnastics, Men's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Softball, Sports, Sports Columns, Track and Field, Women's Basketball

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June 7, 10:06 pm

Top Moments: Daily Bruin Sports reviews the highlights of UCLA Athletics’ 2025-26 year

This post was updated June 13 at 7:25 p.m. The 2025-26 year saw momentous occasion after momentous occasion take place for UCLA Athletics. From championship banners to program records, Westwood saw another year of history being made. Read more...

Photo: (Photos by Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin senior staff, Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff. Design by Ava Johnson/Daily Bruin senior staff.)

Baseball, Beach Volleyball, Football, Gymnastics, Men's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Men's Water Polo, Softball, Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Basketball

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June 7, 4:43 pm

Dully’s Drop: Reflecting on the UCLA Athletics 2025-26 season’s ups and downs

I don’t know where to begin. How does one characterize this year of UCLA sports? Broken records. Banners raised. Players drafted. It would be an understatement to say this past year was a period of unprecedented success. Read more...

Photo: Left to right: Redshirt sophomore defender Max Matthews celebrates winning the 2025 NCAA men’s water polo championship. Senior guard Gabriela Jaquez lifts the 2026 NCAA women’s basketball championship trophy. UCLA beach volleyball players celebrate on the sand after winning the 2026 NCAA beach volleyball championship. (Left to right: Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff. Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff.Courtesy of UCLA Athletics.)

Men's Water Polo, Sports, Sports Columns

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December 16, 9:53 pm

Jacob’s Wake-Up Call: Men’s water polo has potential to 3-peat with resilience, adaptability

Once is an accident. Twice is a coincidence. Thrice is a pattern. But what does it mean when it happens 14 times? That is the number of national championships UCLA men’s water polo has won, which accounts for over 10% of UCLA’s 125 NCAA titles. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s water polo smiles for a group picture around the 2025 national championship trophy. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)

Men's Water Polo, Sports

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December 7, 5:59 pm

UCLA men’s water polo sinks USC 11-10 for back-to-back national championship win

125. That is how many national champion plaques UCLA now boasts on its storied walls. And No. 2 seed UCLA men’s water polo (27-2, 5-1 MPSF) has been responsible for the most recent two, capturing the national championship for its second straight season against No. Read more...

Photo: Members of UCLA men’s water polo cheer as the national championship trophy is thrust into the air. The squad captured the victory with just a second left, defeating its crosstown rival for the second time this season. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)

Men's Water Polo, Sports

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December 6, 6:25 pm

UCLA men’s water polo defeats Stanford for shot at back-to-back NCAA titles

Saturday evening was familiar territory for the Bruins. Not just the actual location – which is the same as the MPSF tournament – but the circumstances as well: a competitive in-state foe in the way of an opportunity to get back to the national championship. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore attacker Ryder Dodd holds the ball behind his head to keep it away from a Cardinal defender. Dodd scored two of the Bruins’ nine goals in the match. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)


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