Tuesday, December 16

Senior signoff: Ava Johnson reflects on water polo legacy, academic success

In eighth grade, my English teacher asked me to write a letter to myself and make a prediction about where I would go to college. I did not hesitate to write that I would be attending UCLA. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student Ava Johnson lines up for a shot. In her fifth season with UCLA women’s water polo, Johnson had eleven multi-goal games. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)


‘Our girls fought the whole way’: UCLA women’s water polo loses to Stanford

This post was updated May 14 at 9:00 p.m. The Bruins’ season has come to an end after a loss to the defending national champions.  No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore attacker Emma Lineback rears back with the ball during the MPSF tournament semifinals against Stanford. Lineback scored twice on six attempts against the Cardinal in the NCAA semifinals Saturday. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)


Fighting nerves, veterans lead UCLA women’s water polo in comeback over UC Irvine

Staring at a three-point deficit late in the second quarter, the Bruins were at risk of snapping their 33-game all-time win streak over the Anteaters. But by the end of the third quarter, they had gained the lead. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore attacker Molly Renner faces off against a defender while holding the ball. Renner scored twice for No. 4 seed UCLA women’s water polo, including once on a penalty shot to give the Bruins their first lead. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)



Women’s water polo emphasizes calm team mentality as it enters the NCAA tournament

This post was updated May 11 at 10:00 p.m. The Bruins are NCAA tournament-bound in search of their first title in 14 years. No. 4 seed UCLA women’s water polo (20-7, 4-2 MPSF) will begin tournament play Friday afternoon with a matchup against UC Irvine (20-6, 7-0 Big West). Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior goalkeeper Georgia Phillips watches an opposing attacker while her teammate defends against the offensive play. (Amelie Ionescu/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Third-place MPSF finish escapes UCLA women’s water polo in loss to Cal

Graduate student center Ava Johnson went on a three-goal tear in the final quarter to tie the game with 47 seconds left, seemingly sending the Bruins to overtime. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student center Ava Johnson lifts the ball out of the water as she prepares to shoot. Johnson’s four goals in Sunday’s contest were the most by any Bruin at the MPSF tournament. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)



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