Sunday, August 16

In the news:

Men’s water polo coach inspires with intense, friendly approach

If it wasn’t for his high school counselor, Jason Falitz may have never raced a lap or gripped a water polo ball. He also may never have become John Burroughs High School’s all-time career scoring leader, the Los Angeles Times 1999 Player of the Year or the 2006 Western State Conference Player of the Year at Los Angeles Valley College. Read more...

Photo: Jason Falitz, the new assistant coach for UCLA men’s water polo, is known for his seriousness during practice and his light-hearted attitude away from the pool. Falitz has coached at almost every level. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s water polo stays energized for SoCal tournament

UCLA men’s water polo hasn’t lost a game in September since 2012. Similar to years’ past, the Bruins had a successful month of water polo in the month of September, currently trying to extend their 13-game winning streak. Read more...

Photo: Senior attacker Chancellor Ramirez has consistently contributed on offense for the Bruins over the course of the preseason. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)




Men’s water polo prepares for challenging conference play

A vibrant blue banner that reads “2014 NCAA Champions” hangs on the wall of the east side of Spieker Aquactics Center. Not having been exposed to the sun as long as the other banners, the recent men’s water polo banner stands out among the rest. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore attacker Max Irving led the Bruins with four goals against Chapman University Saturday at home. UCLA is now 11-0 for the season leading into MSPF play. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin)


Men’s water polo dominates CMS, Chapman to extend winning run

From the second period timeout huddle in the far corner of the deck, only one line could be heard. It rose loud and clear over the music, fans and settling waters of Dirks Pool. Read more...

Photo: Junior attacker Ryder Roberts was one of two UCLA players to notch hat tricks in Saturday’s 12-4 win over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Two of Roberts’ goals came on power-play opportunities, one of the Bruins’ main focuses heading into the weekend. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s water polo aims to tighten up attack in upcoming series

The men’s water polo team did a lot of things right at last weekend’s Kap7 NorCal Invitational. But coach Adam Wright has chosen to focus this week’s practices on one of the few things his team did wrong. Read more...

Photo: Freshman attacker Spencer Farrar said that the men’s water polo team is trying to focus on its consistency rather than specific opponents. The Bruins face two unranked opponents this weekend: Claremont-Mudd-Scripps and Chapman. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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