The stands in Spieker Aquatics Center were full for the first time this season. The sea of blue clashed with the red ASU Sun Devil T-shirts filling the stands. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior Alexa Tielmann described Friday’s atmosphere at Spieker Aquatics Center as one that made everyone more excited to play. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Only two matches separate UCLA women’s water polo from the postseason and a No. 2 seed in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation tournament. But the road, however short, will not be easy, as both remaining opponents are ranked in the top four. Read more...
Photo: Junior Utility Mackenzie Barr noted Arizona State’s tendency to play zone defense, and stated the Bruins are preparing for the task by emphasizing on finishing in this weeks practice. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
The gloomy weather at USC’s Uytengsu Aquatic Center seemed to foretell the disappointing result of Saturday’s crosstown showdown. With a light rain drizzling intermittently on the stands and the pool, the exciting rivalry match ended in a 8-5 loss for UCLA women’s water polo. Read more...
Photo: Junior utility Mackenzie Barr scored one of the UCLA women’s water polo team’s five goals in the team’s 8-5 loss to USC. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)
The shot clock had expired, the pool was quiet and UCLA digested the 10-7 loss to crosstown rival USC at the UC Irvine Invitational. It was the second loss of the season and the same story for the Bruins – an all too familiar loss to an all too familiar opponent. Read more...
Photo: Freshman goalkeeper Carlee Kapana has contributed to a 20-2 record for the team, but noted a lack of energy in their last matchup with USC. This time around, the Bruins will look to play with more enthusiasm against the only team to beat them this season. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Walk into Spieker Aquatics Center on any given game day for No. 2 UCLA women’s water polo, and it’s almost guaranteed to see the Bruin goalie make a seemingly impossible save. Read more...
Photo: Freshman goalkeeper Carlee Kapana (pictured) and senior goalkeeper Alex Musselman combine to make an impressive duo. Even though both have seen a considerable amount of playing time this season, they are still in constant competition to start the big games. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)
After only adding two goals to its lead in the third quarter, UCLA women’s water polo was looking to regain momentum going into the final eight minutes against Redlands. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Louise Hazell was one of many younger players to get significant playing time in the Bruins’ Sunday doubleheader, scoring goals in both matches.
With less than seven minutes remaining in the third quarter, junior attacker Kelsey O’Brien was still looking for a way to add to UCLA’s four goal lead. Read more...
Photo: Junior attacker Kelsey O’Brien helped fuel a second-half offensive run for the Bruins Saturday. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)
