After a first-quarter shootout, the Bruins reverted back to “UCLA water polo,” according to coach Adam Wright. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (2-0) never trailed against No. Read more...

Photo: Playing against her older sister Danielle, junior attacker Val Ayala scored the first goal of the game for No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo in a win over No. 5 UC Irvine. Ayala has been in the top five for the Bruins in goals and steals every year she’s been with the program. (Daily Bruin file photo)

The Bruins have more opponents than what appears on the schedule. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (1-0) routed No. 11 Fresno State (2-2) in its season opener last weekend, but the Bulldogs were one of just three teams the Bruins competed against. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright (left) and his team faced off against the U.S. women’s national team and former Bruin water polo coach Adam Krikorian (right) in an exhibition match over the weekend. (Left: Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin, Right: Daily Bruin file photo)

The Bruins took down their only out-of-conference opponent this season. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo (1-0) handily defeated No. 11 Fresno State (2-1) on Valentine’s Day 19-10, outscoring the Bulldogs in all four quarters in its first game in 343 days. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore utility Abbi Hill had a hat trick in UCLA women’s water polo’s first game of the season. Last season, she had six hat tricks and led the team in goals. (Daily Bruin file photo)

The Bruins are looking to finish what they started a year ago. No. 3 UCLA women’s water polo will head north to begin its season on Valentine’s Day with a matchup against No. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore attacker Hannah Palmer finished her first collegiate season with UCLA women’s water polo fourth on the team in goals and second in steals. (Elise Tsai/Daily Bruin)