Waterpolo notebook
By Daily Bruin Staff
Oct. 29, 1997 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 30, 1997
Waterpolo notebook
UCLA to face Cal, Stanford
The UCLA men’s waterpolo team (10-7 overall, 3-2 Mountain
Pacific Sports Federation) heads into two key games this weekend,
including one conference game against No. 3 Stanford (12-4 overall,
3-1 MPSF). The other game will be against No. 4-ranked Cal.
The Bruins will be looking to avenge heartbreaking losses
against a Golden Bear team that defeated them last weekend.
Stanford has defeated the Bruins twice this season and will be an
extremely tough and tiring match two days before Cal.
The game against the Cardinal will be on Saturday at noon.
Bruins on a streak
Freshmen Sean Kern and Adam Wright are leading the Bruins in
scoring with 27 and 23 points respectively. In addition, senior
Brett Stern has a six game scoring streak and is a consistent force
on a young team that needs leadership. His leadership was evident
against Cal at the end of the third quarter, when he had two steals
and stopped the onslaught of the Bears’ offense by a goal of his
own. He is also tied for assist leader on the team with eight.
In the Bruins’ other game against Pacific, juniors Sam Grayeli
and Matt Armato emerged and contributed three points each after a
disappointing game against Cal.
MPSF standings
For the MPSF Regular Season Conference Championship, the
Pepperdine Waves are controlling their own destiny, holding the top
spot in the conference. USC, California, and Stanford are following
closely behind the Waves tied for second, with the Bruins in third
place.
The Bruin’s hopes are resting in the MPSF Conference tournament
where the winner of the tournament will increase their chances of
receiving a bid for the NCAA tournament.
Compiled by Arin Aboulian, Daily Bruin Contributor.
