UCLA women’s water polo was in almost the exact the same position a year ago. The 2014 UCLA team was coming off a benchmark win over then-No. Read more...
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February 27, 12:35 pm
UCLA women’s water polo keeps expectations in check for upcoming game
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February 24, 1:23 am
Women’s water polo’s win places check on Stanford’s reign
Coach Brandon Brooks said the atmosphere during the final seconds of the UC Irvine Invitational championship game was tense. Sitting on the edge of his seat, Brooks watched as the clock slowly ran down and his team captured a 7-6 double-overtime victory over No.1 Stanford. Read more...
Photo: Coach Brandon Brooks said that the defense of No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo was crucial in allowing them to reach overtime and subsequently beat No. 1 Stanford 7-6 in the finals of the UCI Invitational. Redshirt goalkeeper Sami Hill (right) made eight saves in contest. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
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February 23, 2:58 am
Women’s water polo beats top teams to win UCI Invitational
Coming off two decisive victories against No. 18 Loyola Marymount and No. 7 Hawai’i on Saturday, No. 2 UCLA had plenty of momentum entering the second day of the four-game UC Irvine Invitational. Read more...
Photo: Junior attacker Charlotte Pratt scored three goals on the first day of the UC Irvine Invitational. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
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February 20, 3:09 am
Women’s water polo narrows focus within star-studded UCI Invitational
Often in the sports arena, we hear the expression “one game at a time.” Athletes and coaches are extremely aware of the impact each and every game has on their season and how important it is to focus on what is directly ahead. Read more...
Photo: Junior attacker Kodi Hill and the No. 2 Bruins will be matching up against the three other top-4 teams in the nation at this weekend’s UCI Invitational. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
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February 17, 2:06 am
No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo dominates UCI with powerful offense
It was a beautiful Friday afternoon as UCLA women’s water polo team geared up to take on No. 5 University of California Irvine at Spieker Aquatics Center. Read more...
Photo: Goalkeeper Sami Hill played a big role in UCLA’s 8-5 win over UCI. The redshirt senior kept the Anteaters scoreless for the first half of the matchup. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin)
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February 13, 1:34 am
Women’s water polo waves goodbye to invitational format this weekend
There’s something about playing at home that ignites a fire within a team. Hearing pandemonium in the stands can give a team encouragement and support that allows them to potentially come out with a win. Read more...
Photo: Junior attacker Charlotte Pratt said that UCLA needs to focus on maintaining its fast-paced play without rushing. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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February 3, 12:56 am
Olympic hopeful Sami Hill strengthens UCLA women’s water polo
Sami Hill never imagined she would play water polo for a program as prestigious as UCLA’s. Yet Hill – now a redshirt senior – has not only asserted herself as a team leader for UCLA, but also positioned herself as an Olympic hopeful. Read more...
Photo: Goalkeeper Sami Hill has patrolled the waters on the Hill – specifically, at Spieker Aquatics Center – for four of the past five years. During the one year Hill redshirted in 2012, she trained with the USA Women’s National Team. Now in her redshirt senior season, Hill has already broken UCLA’s career saves record and looks to forge an Olympic career afterwards. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)