The last time UCLA faced No. 5 Pacific, they were trying to stave off an upset. This time it would be different. No. 3 UCLA (16-2, 0-1 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) never trailed Pacific (14-4) in its second match-up against the Tigers this season, securing a 12-11 win. Read more...

Photo: No. 3 UCLA men’s water polo took down No. 5 Pacific for the second time this season on Saturday. Senior center Matt Farmer led the way for the Bruins scoring four of team’s twelve goals. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)

Statistically, UCLA men’s water polo has seen a decrease in productivity on both sides of the ball this season. Through 17 games, the No. 2 Bruins (15-2, 0-1 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) are scoring more than a full goal less per game than they have at this time last season. Read more...

Photo: UCLA men’s water polo has allowed 111 goals through 17 games this season, 28 more than it did at this time in 2016. The Bruins surrendered 12 goals in a loss to No. 3 California on Saturday. (Andrew Arifin/Daily Bruin)

The last time the Bruins and Bears met was the semifinals of the Mountain Pacific Invitational in late September where then-No.4 UCLA took down then-No.1 California 9-8 in double overtime. Read more...

Photo: No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo fell to 15-2 this season after losing to No. 3 California on Saturday afternoon. Coach Adam Wright said his team lost confidence and was “afraid.”(Andrew Arifin/Daily Bruin)

The Bruins squeaked past the reigning National Champions with a 9-8 double overtime win early in the season. Now halfway through the regular season, No. 2 UCLA men’s water polo (15-1) will face No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman Evan Rosenfeld said men’s water polo is getting closer to finding the consistency it has been searching for all season. He has eight goals in his first collegiate season. (Kathy Chen/Daily Bruin)