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Aug. 18, 2026 6:03 p.m.
James Robinson-O’Brien accepts a trophy after capturing the 2026 Big West title. The Rainbow Wahine posted a perfect 6-0 record in conference play during his second season at the helm. (Courtesy of Hawai’i Athletics)
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 8:37 p.m.
Once a Bruin, always a Bruin.
Former UCLA men’s water polo member James Robinson-O’Brien has been named the new UCLA women’s water polo head coach – becoming the fifth head coach in program history.
By Steven Chaparyan
Men's Water Polo
July 17, 2026 3:42 p.m.UCLA women’s water polo coach Adam Wright steps down, remains men’s coach
This post was updated July 19 at 11:27 p.m.
After stepping away from day-to-day operations as head coach of the women’s water polo team in December due to rehabilitation from back and nerve pain, Adam Wright has officially resigned from the position, UCLA Athletics announced Friday.
Wright will continue to coach the men’s squad – a position he has held since 2009.
[Related: Women’s water polo coach Adam Wright to step away from day-to-day duties]
UCLA will begin a national search for its next head coach.
By Jacob Nguyen
Sports
June 9, 2026 3:46 p.m.Senior signoff: Carly McMurray reflects on sisterhood, setbacks and the soul of UCLA water polo
When I think of UCLA water polo, there is one word that comes to my mind – sisterhood.
Being a junior in high school, trying to decide where to spend your next four years is a nerve-racking and stressful time.
By Carly McMurray
Sports
May 3, 2026 9:11 p.m.Garcia’s Glimpses: Familiar face thrives in new waters coaching women’s water polo
News broke that the Bruins would have a new head coach for the 2026 campaign less than a month before the regular season began.
Longtime head coach Adam Wright stepped away from day-to-day operations of the UCLA women’s water polo program for the season to focus on his health.
By Gabriela Garcia
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April 25, 2026 8:39 p.m.UCLA women’s water polo suffers narrow loss to crosstown rival in NCAA semifinal
This post was updated April 26 at 9:56 p.m.
LA JOLLA – The final push was not enough.
The Bruins fought back from a two-goal deficit to take a lead in the third quarter – their first and only of the match – but couldn’t keep it going in the fourth as their season came to an end.
Losing in the NCAA tournament semifinal, No.
By Felicia Keller
Sports
April 24, 2026 6:15 p.m.Women’s water polo sweeps by Harvard to open NCAA tournament play
This post was updated Apr. 24 at 7:34 p.m.
LA JOLLA — Consistency, consistency, consistency, has been the name of the game for the Bruins.
Sometimes, that consistency has dropped off for a quarter, either on offense or defense.
By Felicia Keller
Sports
April 23, 2026 3:43 p.m.UCLA women’s water polo 2026 NCAA tournament predictions
This post was updated April 23 at 10:36 p.m.
After securing third place at the MPSF tournament, No. 2 seed UCLA women’s water polo (20-4, 4-2 MPSF) will kick off its NCAA tournament run against No.
By Gabriela Garcia, Felicia Keller, and Kate Bergfeld
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