Andrew Mesesan wasn't fazed by much Saturday night. His teammate, Matt Rapacz "“ the usual starter in goal "“ sat on the pool deck with a sling protecting his left shoulder. The long-time star goalkeeper for UCLA, Chay Lapin "“ last year's starter in goal "“ sat on the other side of the pool, in the crowd, eagerly cheering his old team on. Mesesan settled into the cage of Spieker Aquatics Center and didn't let any of that bother him. Read more...

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In his first career start at home, redshirt junior goalkeeper Andrew Mesesan made six saves in UCLA’s 14-6 victory over Loyola Marymount University on Saturday.

It's surprising that Cristiano Mirarchi and Aimone Barabino are practicing with the UCLA's men's water polo team at Spieker Aquatics Center as it prepares for the NorCal Tournament. Read more...

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Freshman attackers Cristiano Mirarchi (left) and Aimone Barabino will be the only two freshmen to not redshirt for the UCLA men’s water polo team this year. The Italian players have a wealth of international experience between them, and both turned down opportunities to play professionally in Europe.

The UCLA men's water polo team almost reached the summit of the collegiate water polo world in 2009, but not before a few slipups while trying to climb the mountain. Now, the team is back with the images of last year's 7-6 loss to USC in the national championship game still fresh in the players' minds. Read more...

Adam Wright had a simple message for the UCLA men's water polo team as it arrived on campus Thursday: Don't listen to outside opinions. Wright, starting his second year as coach of the program, was back on the pool deck Friday at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center for the team's first official practice of the season. Read more...

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Coach Adam Wright and the men’s water polo team started practice Friday and began preparations for the season opener Sept. 11 at home against Concordia.