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The UCLA men’s water polo team, ranked No. 1, delivered an impressive performance against No. 13 Princeton University, winning 23-10. With this victory, the Bruins improved to 18-0 overall and 2-0 in the MPSF conference. UCLA showcased offensive prowess, scoring 23 goals and blocking 12 of Princeton’s shots. Notable performances included Ryder Dodd scoring five goals and Bode Brinkema scoring four. Head coach Adam Wright emphasized the importance of defense and communication. The team continues its pursuit of maintaining a perfect season with five games remaining.
Los Angeles, CA – The UCLA men’s water polo team, currently ranked No. 1, achieved a commanding victory over Princeton University with a score of 23-10 on October 11, 2025, at the Spieker Aquatics Center. With this win, the Bruins improved their season record to 18-0 overall and 2-0 in the MPSF conference. In contrast, the Tigers, now ranked No. 13, fell to 14-6 overall and 4-1 in the NWPC conference.
UCLA’s performance marked their largest margin of victory against a Division I opponent since September 6, outscoring Princeton by an impressive 13 goals. The Bruins not only dominated on offense, scoring 23 goals, but also excelled defensively, managing to block 12 of Princeton’s 22 shots while converting 9 of their 12 power play opportunities.
Redshirt senior attacker Chase Dodd opened the scoring for UCLA within the first 70 seconds of the match, setting the tone for the team’s dominant performance. Throughout the contest, UCLA maintained a lead that never dipped below nine points. In the fourth quarter, senior utility player Gray Carson scored, increasing the Bruins’ lead to a maximum of 14 points at 22-8.
Sophomore attacker Ryder Dodd showcased an outstanding performance, scoring five goals on eight shots. This marked his fifth five-goal performance of the season, including an impressive play where he stole the ball near his own goal, swam the length of the pool, and scored after recovering his own blocked shot. Furthermore, sophomore utility Bode Brinkema tied his career-high with four goals and contributed two assists during the game. Senior attacker Noah Rowe also added a strong performance, scoring twice and providing an assist, marking his fourth multi-goal game of the season.
A total of 12 players from UCLA found the back of the net during this high-scoring contest, highlighting the depth of the team’s offensive capabilities. The Bruins recorded a total of 14 steals and won the turnover battle 17-12, contributing to their overall commanding performance. Head coach Adam Wright praised the team’s effort and energy, stressing the importance of defense and communication in achieving such victories.
In a notable moment during the match, coach Wright received a yellow card for arguing with the referee amidst escalating physical play. This incident underscores the competitive intensity of the game, reflecting the high stakes of collegiate water polo.
Looking ahead, UCLA has five regular season matches remaining, including four against conference opponents. As the season progresses, the team aims to maintain their perfect record and continue their dominance in the MPSF conference.
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