With 2:53 remaining in the first half, UCLA was looking to break the tie against the University of the Pacific. Following a steal from junior goalkeeper Garret Danner, junior defender Chancellor Ramirez drove down the lane and sent a shot to the back of the net, giving the Bruins a one-point advantage over the Tigers. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore attacker Max Irving had two goals in the Bruins in the 11-5 win over the University of Pacific Tigers. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
In the 45 total NCAA water polo championships that have been played, California, Stanford, USC or UCLA have vied for the trophy every year. The four powerhouse schools have combined for 41 national titles. Read more...
Photo: Junior attacker Ryder Roberts said that the University of the Pacific – UCLA’s opponent this weekend – is especially dangerous when teams let their guards down even a little bit. Roberts is one of the Bruins’ top scorers. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
UCLA men’s water polo coach Adam Wright took his defending champions to the secluded corners of Spieker Aquatics Center not once, but twice last Saturday. On better days, these meetings take place poolside. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore attacker Max Irving and the No. 1 UCLA water polo team fell behind 3-0 on Saturday before coming back to beat No. 3 California 8-7. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
One minute and 21 seconds remained in the third period, and 7 meters separated Jack Fellner from California goalie Lazar Andric. The 11 field players and the rows of spectators froze as the junior rose and launched a long skip shot through the 7-meter open lane, past Andric and into the back of the net. Read more...
Photo: Junior attacker Ryder Roberts had two goals in the Bruins win over the Golden Bears. UCLA beat them 8-7 after being down for of the match. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
It’s been three years since UCLA last dropped a game to rival California. This season, the No. 1-ranked Bruins (19-0, 3-0 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) will look to continue five-game win streak against the No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman goalie Alex Wolf had a career-high 16 saves last weekend in a game against San Jose State. The No. 1 Bruins will face No. 3 California and No. 7 UC Irvine this weekend. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The name Anthony Daboub has become synonymous with reliability. Halfway through the second period in Saturday’s matchup against Stanford, a breakaway on defense presented a three-on-two opportunity for the Bruins on the other end of the pool. Read more...
Photo: Senior defender Anthony Daboub has asserted himself as a consistent scorer for UCLA men’s water polo this season. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Tied 6-6 in the third quarter, No. 1 UCLA (19-0, 3-0 MPSF) and No. 4 Stanford (14-5, 0-2) battled back and forth, each team trying to break open the game. Read more...
Photo: Senior defender Anthony Daboub (pictured) and junior attacker Patrick Fellner tied for the most goals scored against Stanford with three each Saturday morning. The Bruins remain undefeated for the season. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
