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)

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)

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)

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)

Tied at the half with four goals apiece against Cal on Saturday, the UCLA women’s water polo team faced its biggest competition thus far in the early season at the Stanford Invitational. Read more...

Photo: Junior attacker Kodi Hill said despite losing the Stanford Invitational championship to Stanford, the UCLA team is pleased with where it is at this point in the season. (Daily Bruin file photo)