The Bruins and the Trojans line up for the National Anthem.
The Bruins line up for the player introductions prior to the start of the NCAA Championship game.
The Bruins huddle up before the start of the 2020-21 NCAA Men's Water Polo Championship at USC.
Cameron Reagan scored one goal, had one assist, and tallied one steal in the three games of the NCAA Championship.
It was clear from the start that Bernardo Maurizi was dialed in and ready to go.
The Bruins' bench celebrates a goal in the first half. UCLA led 3-0 at halftime after holding USC scoreless for the first 17:24 of the game.
Evan Rosenfeld elevates for his lone goal in the NCAA Championship game against the Trojans.
Freshman Tanner Pulice had six steals, drew three exclusions, had two assists and scored one goal in the NCAA Championship.
Bernardo Maurizi had 24 saves and eight steals in the 2 1/2 games he played of the NCAA Championship.
Tommy Gruwell was named second-team All-NCAA Tournament.
UCLA head coach Adam Wright (left) and associate head coach Jason Falitz.
The Bruins huddle up at halftime, leading 3-0 in the NCAA Championship game.
Bernardo Maurizi was named first-team All-NCAA Tournament.
This was just one of Bernardo Maruizi's amazing saves. He finished with nine in the game and held USC to just six goals.
Bernardo Maurizi reacts after making a huge stop on a Trojan power play in the fourth quarter. The Trojans were just 1-for-12 on power plays.
A look at how the Bruins' defense shut down the Trojans to win the program's 12th men's water polo national title.
Adam Wright tied Guy Baker for the most NCAA Championships won in Bruin history on the men's side with his fourth NCAA title in the COVID-delayed 2020 Championship.
Jake Cavano (4) fires a shot against the Trojans. He finished with game-high-tying honors of two goals.
Senior Chasen Travisano scored a goal and tallied an assist in the Bruins' win over USC.
The Bruins' bench reacts after a score by Jake Cavano to put UCLA up 7-4 in the fourth quarter.
Senior Nicolas Saveljic (21) was named first-team All-NCAA Tournament and was also named Most Valuable Player.
While Guillermo Ocasio went scoreless in the title game, he scored three goals in the NCAA Championship tournament.
Andy Rodgers finished the season with six goals and seven assists, including two assists in the NCAA Championship tournament.
Evan Rosenfeld had a great NCAA Championship with three goals, four assists, five drawn exclusions, three steals, and two field blocks in the three games.
Freshman Mo Kenney scored in all three games of the NCAA Championship and finished with four scores, three steals, and two assists.
Bernardo Maurizi throws caution to the wind for this dynamic save.
The Bruins huddle up in the fourth quarter.
Jake Cavano scored the game-winning goal in the fourth quarter and was named first-team All-NCAA Tournament.
Freshman Giorgio Alessandria drew an exclusion in all three games of the NCAA Championship for a total of four for the tournament.
Redshirt freshman Jack Larsen drew one exclusion and had one steal in the title game against the Trojans.
Nicolas Saveljic scored six goals in the NCAA Championship tournament and added two assists.
The scoreboard at USC's Uytengsu Aquatics Center shows the final score. Bruins win their 12th NCAA Championship with a 7-6 victory at USC.
The UCLA Bruins are the 2020-21 NCAA Men's Water Polo Champions!
The UCLA Bruins are the 2020-21 NCAA Men's Water Polo Champions!
We can't say for certain that Adam Wright is walking on water, but we can say that he has guided the UCLA men's water polo program to four NCAA Championships in the last seven years.
The Bruins circle up for an 8-Clap after defeating arch-rival USC in the title game, 7-6.
UCLA international student-athletes Nicolas Saveljic (left) of Kotor, Montenegro, and Bernardo Maurizi of Florence, Italy, embrace after a hard-fought win over USC.
Bernardo Maurizi and Giorgio Alessandria (25) hug it out after the Bruins' 7-6 victory in the NCAA Championship game at USC.
Sophomores Bernardo Maurizi and Tommy Gruwell (24) celebrate their first NCAA Championship.
Adam Wright (right) celebrates with Nicolas Saveljic (facing) and Chasen Travisano after the Bruins defeat USC.
Nicolas Saveljic (left) and Tommy Gruwell (24) react after the Bruins take down USC.
The Bruins huddle up after taking a celebratory dip in the pool.
Head Coach Adam Wright embraces Dr. James Puffer, who was a three-year water polo letterwinner (1969-71) and member of two national championship teams (1969, 1971) at UCLA. Dr. Puffer served as a team physician and Chief of Sports Medicine until his departure in 2001. He was also an Olympic team physician during the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea.
In the era of COVID-19, the NCAA hardware was contactless delivery.
The UCLA Bruins hoist the NCAA Championship trophy!
The 2020-21 NCAA Men's Water Polo Champions -- UCLA!