Men's Water Polo
Nov. 8, 2026 7:37 p.m.
Junior attacker Ryder Dodd holds the ball above the water in his right hand. Dodd scored 12 goals in Saturday’s win over UC San Diego, setting the all-time program and conference record for goals scored in a single game. (Crystal Tompkins/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Nov. 8 at 11:56 p.m.
Saturday’s match saw the 1971 and 1996 national championship-winning UCLA men’s water polo teams recognized at halftime for their outstanding seasons and contributions to school history.
By Steven Chaparyan
Men's Water Polo
Nov. 5, 2026 8:22 p.m.This post was updated Nov. 6 at 1:25 a.m.
For the first time since 2021, the Bruins are on a regular-season losing streak.
No. 3 UCLA men’s water polo (17-3, 2-3 MPSF) – fresh off back-to-back away losses against then-No.
By Amelia Chief
Men's Water Polo
Oct. 29, 2026 4:01 p.m.UCLA men’s water polo to face top-ranked opponents California, Stanford
This post was updated Oct. 29 at 10:10 p.m.
On Halloween, many people wear costumes and visit haunted houses.
The Bruins, however, will suit up and visit top-three opponents.
By Amelia Chief
Men's Water Polo
Oct. 25, 2026 6:55 p.m.Beat Breakdown: Who will be the X-factor in men’s water polo’s quest for a national title 3-peat?
This post was updated Oct. 25 at 11:22 p.m.
UCLA men’s water polo returned to No. 1 in the rankings after dropping to second for two weeks.
By Steven Chaparyan, Amelia Chief, and Finn Karish
Men's Water Polo
Oct. 18, 2026 7:42 p.m.UCLA men’s water polo cruises past USC 15-9 in crosstown rivalry
This post was updated Oct. 18 at 8:46 p.m.
With two of the nation’s top three teams set to battle it out, fans on both sides of the crosstown showdown likely expected a nail-biter.
By Steven Chaparyan
Men's Water Polo
Oct. 11, 2026 6:50 p.m.UCLA men’s water polo overwhelms Cal Baptist in 21-9 victory
Lancers were historically cavalry soldiers who rode into battle at full speed on horseback.
And while they charged into Spieker Aquatics Center to take an early 1-0 lead over the Bruins, that would be their only taste of victory all night.
By Steven Chaparyan
Men's Water Polo
Oct. 8, 2026 5:05 p.m.UCLA men’s water polo looks to rebuild win streak with match against Cal Baptist
This post was updated Oct. 9 at 12:20 a.m.
UCLA legend John Wooden said, “Failure isn’t fatal, but failure to change might be.”
And the Bruins’ first loss of the season did not stop them from getting right back to the win column the next day.
By Amelia Chief
Men's Water Polo
Oct. 5, 2026 8:54 p.m.UCLA men’s water polo falls to Stanford, bounces back to best California
This post was updated Oct. 6 at 10:44 p.m.
A 75-match streak stood in the balance.
With just under four minutes remaining, center Ilias Angelopoulos gave the Golden Bears back the lead for the first time since early in the third quarter – threatening to hand the Bruins their first two-match losing streak since 2023.
By Kai Dizon
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