Wednesday, December 17

Men’s water polo works on power plays, defense for Stanford rematch

In their final home game of the season, the Bruins will try to reignite their winning streak against another conference rival. No. 4 UCLA men’s water polo (19-2, 0-1 MPSF) will face No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore center Quinten Osborne has 33 goals on the season for No. 4 UCLA men’s water polo. UCLA will face No. 2 Stanford on Saturday for its last home game of the season. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)


Men’s water polo’s defense remains strong, ready for higher-ranked opponents

Although they lost two of their last three games, the Bruins’ defense has helped them stay close against highly ranked opponents. No. 3 UCLA men’s water polo (19-2, 0-1 MPSF) has stifled its opponents on offense over the last five weeks, allowing only one team to score more than 10 goals, a game in which the Bruins still won. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore utilty Felix Brozyna-Vilim – who has 25 goals on the season – said UCLA men’s water polo has been utilizing film sessions to study opponents’ front courts in order to implement a defensive system. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s water polo falls short in conference play opener against California

After holding on for a victory in their last meeting with the Golden Bears, the Bruins could not muster up enough offense to take down their rival again. Read more...

Photo: Freshman attacker Ashworth Molthen recorded a hat trick in UCLA men’s water polo’s 9-7 loss to California on Saturday. The loss was the Bruins’ second in as many weeks after starting the season 17-0. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s water polo ready to rematch Cal after edging out win in last meeting

One shot decided the last meeting between the Bruins and the Golden Bears. “We were up by three,” said coach Adam Wright. “And then all of the sudden they had a chance to tie it – the ball laying on the line. Read more...

Photo: Freshman attacker Michael Graner has scored six goals in his first season with UCLA men’s water polo. Graner was held scoreless when the Bruins played Stanford and Cal at the MPSF Invitational on Oct. 13 and 14. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


Battle of the Editors: Some fall sports might fall short in postseason competitions

The fall seasons are wrapping up in Westwood, and NCAA tournaments are looming. The Daily Bruin Sports editors all shared their takes on how far they think UCLA will go in the five sports that have postseason games this quarter. Read more...

Photo: UCLA football. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)


Men’s water polo takes advantage of two-week break to train before Pac-12 play

During their longest break of the regular season, the Bruins are gearing up for the rest of their schedule with a dose of recovery and conditioning. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore attacker Evan Rosenfeld said the Bruins utilized the two-week break from competition to not only get some rest but also get more conditioning in. Rosenfeld has logged 11 goals on the season so far for UCLA men’s water polo. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)


Third-quarter quelling has been key to men’s water polo’s near-perfect record

Following the halftime break, the switch turns for the Bruins. Although No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo (19-1) fell for the first time this past weekend, third quarters have been one of the Bruins’ bright spots for the past month. Read more...

Photo: Senior attacker Austin Rone said UCLA men’s water polo has been finding opportunity in the third quarter of games this season to put opposing teams away. Rone has scored 22 goals this year for the Bruins. (Liz Ketcham/Assistant Photo editor)



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