We could be witnessing a dynasty in the making. Only six UCLA programs have ever won three straight national championships. The feat has not been accomplished in nearly two decades: the most recent squad to join the list was women’s water polo following a dominant stretch from 2005 to 2009. Read more...
Photo: (Photos by Michael Gallagher/Daily Bruin senior staff, Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff. Design by Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
A slate of undefeated teams will enter Avery Aquatic Center Sept. 18. Only one can emerge unscathed. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo (8-0) will head north to Stanford for the Overnght MPSF Invitational this weekend, kicking off a four-game slate with a matchup against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps (1-5) on Friday afternoon. Read more...
Photo: UCLA players stand on the deck prior to a match. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Even as the competition heats up for the Bruins, their loss column continues to collect dust. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo (8-0) continued its undefeated start to the 2026 campaign, earning a 16-14 road victory over No. Read more...
Photo: Freshman utility Luka Gladović holds the ball in the air as he prepares for a shot against UC Santa Barbara. The Belgrade, Serbia local netted one goal against the Gauchos. (Elle Smith/Daily Bruin staff)
After weathering three top-20 teams and emerging undefeated, the Bruins are up against another slate of ranked opponents. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo (5-0) will play No. Read more...
Photo: Junior attacker Danilo Dragović scans the pool as he prepares to pass the ball. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruins emerged without a scratch from their first true test of the season. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo (5-0) defeated No. 10 Pacific (3-2) 13-11 on Friday afternoon at Eberhardt Aquatics Complex in Stockton, California. Read more...
Photo: Senior attacker Wade Sherlock raises his arm on defense during the Bruins’ annual blue vs. gold intra-squad scrimmage. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)
After breezing through the weekend in Southern California, a tougher slate awaits the Bruins up north. No. 1 UCLA men’s water polo (2-0) will continue its early-season road trip by taking on a trio of ranked opponents, first matching up against No. Read more...
Photo: Senior attacker Wade Sherlock raises his left arm to call for a pass. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Recording two double-digit victories just hours apart on day one, the Bruins have set the tone for the season to come. Reigning back-to-back national champion No. Read more...
Photo: Fifth-year attacker Chase McFarland brings the ball back in his right arm. The Stanford transfer found the back of the net once in his first match donning the blue and gold. (Amelia Chief/Daily Bruin senior staff)
