Tuesday, December 30

Water polo coach Adam Wright’s leadership fosters unique, supportive team culture

To the casual observer, UCLA men’s and women’s water polo coach Adam Wright standing poolside shouting with a clipboard in hand may seem scary. “At first, he’s pretty intimidating,” said redshirt freshman goalkeeper Georgia Phillips. Read more...

Photo: Adam Wright, in only his third year as head coach of UCLA women’s water polo, has a record of 85-19. As a former Bruin water polo player himself, Wright’s leadership and commitment to winning has garnered praise from his players. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s water polo finishes tied for 2nd with early end to season

This post was updated April 21 at 9:49 a.m. Freshman utility Abbi Hill summed up her team’s feelings in just a couple of lines. “(Coach Adam Wright) didn’t even know what to say,” Hill said. Read more...

Photo: Senior defender Brooke Maxson ended the shortened 2020 campaign with 11 goals for UCLA women’s water polo. She has possibly played her final matches for the Bruins. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin)



Women’s water polo to play two ranked teams of UC Irvine, Arizona State

The Bruins will be facing two ranked teams this weekend, including a home match for the first time since Feb. 1. No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (19-2, 2-0 MPSF) will face No. Read more...

Photo: Freshman utility Abbi Hill was one of seven Bruins to score when No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo faced No. 6 Arizona State earlier in the season. The two teams will meet again on Saturday. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo sees victory against California, Pacific

The Bruins won both of their NorCal matches, but a last-quarter push by the Tigers almost derailed their sweep. No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (19-2, 2-0 MPSF) secured two wins over the weekend, with a score of 11-5 over No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore center Ava Johnson scored six goals over the weekend as No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo notched road wins over No. 8 California and No. 23 Pacific. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Women’s water polo’s 2 season losses highlight struggle in first-half gameplay

First-half deficits have hurt the Bruins so far this season. No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo (17-2, 1-0 MPSF) has only lost twice this season, but it has often found itself in hot water when trailing at halftime. Read more...

Photo: Junior defender Myna Simmons has 11 goals this season for UCLA women’s water polo, including two in a win over Hawai’i in the Barbara Kalbus Invitational. (Ellie Tsai/Daily Bruin)



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