When starting my water polo career 12 years ago, I never would have imagined it would provide me with the opportunity to go to the No. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student Katrina Drake considers her options with the ball. Drake had the fourth most goals for the UCLA women’s water polo this season, and the most among upperclassmen. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)
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)
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)
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)
The Bruins’ freshmen core has been strong in its first season with the team. In fact, it has been one of the best rookie groups in the nation. Read more...
Photo: Freshman utility Anna Pearson holds the ball while looking across the pool at senior attacker Hannah Palmer and sophomore attacker Emma Lineback. (Julia Zhou/Daily Bruin)
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)
After a fourth-place finish at the MPSF tournament two weeks ago, No. 4 seed UCLA women’s water polo (20-7, 4-2 MPSF) earned an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s water polo high five during a game at the MPSF tournament. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin)
