UCLA avoids disaster, rallying past Hawaii in DeShaun Foster’s coaching debut
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA avoids disaster, rallying past Hawaii in DeShaun Foster’s coaching debut

LA Times  

DeShaun Foster has long contended that nothing said about him or his team mattered once it played ball. “It didn’t really go exactly the way we wanted in the first half, but the second half, they kept fighting, kept playing and we were able to execute and get the job done.” Consider it viewer’s discretion as to whether the usual first-game caveats should apply to a team working in a new coach, not to mention offensive and defensive coordinators. UCLA’s defense was another major story in the second half, holding Hawaii to a field goal and 100 yards of offense. “Let’s get back to what we’ve been doing in practice, what we’ve been doing in fall camp.” Garbers eagerly complied, completing 13 of 19 passes for 203 yards and a touchdown in the second half. UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers dives forward as he is pushed down by Hawaii’s Jalen Smith, right, and Dion Washington during the second half Saturday.

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No. 1 UCLA overcomes absence of Lauren Betts in dominating win over Cal Poly
1 week, 1 day ago

No. 1 UCLA overcomes absence of Lauren Betts in dominating win over Cal Poly

LA Times  

UCLA forward Janiah Barker, right, battles Cal Poly forward Nora Perez to force a jump ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 69-37 victory Monday at Pauley Pavilion. The UCLA women’s basketball team went into the locker room at halftime of Monday’s contest with a 21-point lead over visiting Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but coach Cori Close was …

Can UCLA bite back against Fresno State? Five things to watch in the season finale
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Can UCLA bite back against Fresno State? Five things to watch in the season finale

LA Times  

Kelly Skipper coached DeShaun Foster at UCLA. Kelly Skipper, who was Foster’s running backs coach with the Bruins, said he still calls Foster to get his evaluations on West Coast running backs. Jim Skipper, who was Foster’s running backs coach with the Panthers, has a photo of Foster diving into the end zone in Super Bowl XXXVIII in what he …

UCLA looks to end DeShaun Foster’s first season on winning note against Fresno State
3 weeks, 5 days ago

UCLA looks to end DeShaun Foster’s first season on winning note against Fresno State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! UCLA lost its path to become bowl eligible with a 19-13 defeat to rival Southern California, so it will be playing for pride in hopes of ending head coach DeShaun Foster’s first season on a positive note. Key matchup Fresno State RB Bryson Donelson vs. UCLA’s …

UCLA vs. USC takeaways: Bruins aim for resilience after fumbling away a signature win
1 month ago

UCLA vs. USC takeaways: Bruins aim for resilience after fumbling away a signature win

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers delivers a pass under pressure from USC defensive end Braylan Shelby on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. “Sucks,” UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers said after the Bruins’ 19-13 setback against USC in his final crosstown rivalry game. Here are five takeaways from a defeat that will heavily frame UCLA coach DeShaun Foster’s first season: Bad ending USC …

‘The smarter one usually comes over here’: UCLA’s DeShaun Foster throws jabs at USC
1 month ago

‘The smarter one usually comes over here’: UCLA’s DeShaun Foster throws jabs at USC

LA Times  

UCLA coach DeShaun Foster celebrates after the Bruins’ win over Iowa on Nov. 8. “A lot of families,” the UCLA coach said Monday evening, “the smarter one usually comes over here and the other one goes to the other school and then the family’s torn, you know what I mean?” Uh-oh. “Keary Colbert is one of my best friends,” Foster …

Tyler Bilodeau’s big game can’t save UCLA in frustrating loss to New Mexico
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tyler Bilodeau’s big game can’t save UCLA in frustrating loss to New Mexico

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UCLA forward William Kyle III and guard Trent Perry battle New Mexico forward Atiki Ally Atiki for a rebound in the first half Friday. New Mexico guard Donovan Dent blocks UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr. while center Nelly Junior Joseph also pressures Dailey Friday in Henderson, Nev. A steal by UCLA guard Skyy Clark led to teammate William Kyle III …

UCLA uses potent defense and explosive run game to beat Iowa, extend its win streak
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCLA uses potent defense and explosive run game to beat Iowa, extend its win streak

LA Times  

UCLA’s quest to scratch and claw its way to a bowl berth after a slow start to the season continues. In front of a Rose Bowl crowd split 60-40 between UCLA blue and Iowa black during homecoming, the Bruins left the Hawkeyes black and blue thanks to a potent run game and strong defensive effort. This is where we are …

Can UCLA get its first home win under DeShaun Foster? Five things to watch vs. Iowa
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can UCLA get its first home win under DeShaun Foster? Five things to watch vs. Iowa

LA Times  

DeShaun Foster notched his first coaching and road wins simultaneously, UCLA surviving the heat and a special teams meltdown to beat Hawaii. The last time these teams met was in the 1986 Rose Bowl, UCLA’s 45-28 victory marking its most recent triumph in the bowl game held on home turf. “We do well on the road,” Foster said, “so I’m …

UCLA misses chance to change narrative on start of DeShaun Foster era in loss to LSU
3 months ago

UCLA misses chance to change narrative on start of DeShaun Foster era in loss to LSU

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers is sacked by LSU defensive end Sai’vion Jones during the first half of the Bruins’ 34-17 loss Saturday. Most of the progress revolved around quarterback Ethan Garbers, who fended off heavy pressure to fire two touchdown passes and give the Bruins’ offense some much-needed life. “We can’t continue to beat ourselves, we have to allow a …

Pain, eventual gain? DeShaun Foster wants UCLA to use horrid loss as motivation
3 months, 1 week ago

Pain, eventual gain? DeShaun Foster wants UCLA to use horrid loss as motivation

LA Times  

UCLA coach DeShaun Foster walks off the field following UCLA’s blowout loss to Indiana at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. “I just told them to keep that feeling that you had as soon as the game was over,” Foster said Monday, referring to the Bruins’ 42-13 loss to Indiana at the Rose Bowl. Defensive lineman Sitiveni Havili Kaufusi said things …

UCLA’s Big Ten era begins with an ominous blowout loss to Indiana
3 months, 1 week ago

UCLA’s Big Ten era begins with an ominous blowout loss to Indiana

LA Times  

This time, there would be no coming back. UCLA was thoroughly outclassed from start to finish of a 42-13 loss to Indiana on Saturday evening at the Rose Bowl, intensifying concerns about the Bruins’ ability to succeed in coach DeShaun Foster’s debut season. “I think we really needed to kind of be shown that we’re not there right now,” Garbers …

Who’s running this team? UCLA’s DeShaun Foster said he makes fourth-down calls
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Who’s running this team? UCLA’s DeShaun Foster said he makes fourth-down calls

LA Times  

UCLA’s Jacob Busic congratulates Mateen Bhaghani after he hit a game-winning field against Hawaii on Aug. 31 in Honolulu. “Every decision that we did was me,” Foster said Wednesday during his first meeting with reporters since the Bruins’ come-from-behind, 16-13 victory over Hawaii last weekend. “I just didn’t like the situation at the time,” Foster said. “Long time coming.” Flores’ …

UCLA vs. Hawaii takeaways: What’s going on with Ethan Garbers?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA vs. Hawaii takeaways: What’s going on with Ethan Garbers?

LA Times  

Milling about outside UCLA’s locker room, sweat trickling from his forehead after a scorching afternoon in the Hawaiian sun, Martin Jarmond stopped briefly near a group of reporters to put an upbeat spin on a stickier-than-expected victory. “Do you know what the best part of going 1-0 is?” the Bruins athletic director asked. But this team will have to play …

Bhaghani’s late FG helps UCLA win its opener with a 16-13 victory over Hawaii
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhaghani’s late FG helps UCLA win its opener with a 16-13 victory over Hawaii

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We didn’t really start the first half the way that we wanted to, but I was just glad with the way that they came out in the second half,” UCLA first-year coach DeShaun Foster said. It was about us more than exactly what they were doing …

Kiki Rice’s scoring flurry rallies UCLA past Creighton and into the Sweet 16
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Kiki Rice’s scoring flurry rallies UCLA past Creighton and into the Sweet 16

LA Times  

UCLA guard Kiki Rice dribbles past Creighton guard Kiani Lockett during the second half of the Bruins’ 67-63 victory Monday in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Pauley Pavilion. Once trailing Creighton by 10 points in the third quarter and seemingly out of answers Monday evening, the second-seeded Bruins teetered on the edge of an uncomfortably early exit …

Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kiki Rice scored 20 points, Gabriela Jaquez added 17 and second-seeded UCLA cruised to an 84-55 victory over California Baptist on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. You just added another elite defender to an elite defensive team, so it was a tough night for us in that way.” Rice hit a pair of …

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State

LA Times  

UCLA forward Adem Bona celebrates with Berke Buyuktuncel and Dylan Andrews after dunking against Arizona State in the first half of the Bruins’ 59-47 win Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. “Just keep playing,” UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic said of the mentality that fueled the comeback after the Bruins trailed by nine points with 9½ minutes left. “I kept telling them, you’ve …

UCLA’s blowout loss to Arizona fuels expectations of a Bruins roster overhaul
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UCLA’s blowout loss to Arizona fuels expectations of a Bruins roster overhaul

LA Times  

Arizona’s Keshad Johnson, center, dribbles under pressure from UCLA’s Dylan Andrews, left, and Lazar Stefanovic during the first half of the Bruins’ 88-65 loss Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “We didn’t play well,” Bruins guard Lazar Stefanovic, who scored all 20 of his points in the second half, said in something of an understatement. Bruins point guard Dylan Andrews has looked …

UCLA continues its survive-and-dance routine with breathless win over Colorado
10 months, 1 week ago

UCLA continues its survive-and-dance routine with breathless win over Colorado

LA Times  

UCLA guard Sebastian Mack controls the ball in front of Colorado center Eddie Lampkin Jr. during the second half of the Bruins’ 64-60 win Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “At the end of the day,” Cronin said, “we got the job done.” The dramatic ending came after the Bruins lost a double-digit lead only to surge ahead by seven points with …

UCLA taking giant gamble with DeShaun Foster as football coach
10 months, 1 week ago

UCLA taking giant gamble with DeShaun Foster as football coach

LA Times  

UCLA running back TJ Harden, left, gets a hug from DeShaun Foster during a win over USC at the Coliseum on Nov. 18. The former Bruins running back and running backs coach was hastily hired just three days after Chip Kelly’s sudden departure, the embattled Jarmond rushing to judgment by making a giant hire for one small reason. Then-UCLA running …

UCLA can’t protect 19-point lead as upset bid fades in loss to Arizona
11 months ago

UCLA can’t protect 19-point lead as upset bid fades in loss to Arizona

LA Times  

UCLA’s Adem Bona drives to the basket after stealing the ball from Arizona’s Oumar Ballo during the first half of the Bruins’ 77-71 loss Saturday. “We had them.” Arizona closed the game on a 37-18 run thanks in large part to taking 23 free throws in the second half compared to UCLA’s 10. “It’s hard to win a game,” Cronin …

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington
11 months, 1 week ago

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington

LA Times  

UCLA’s Adem Bona shoots over the Washington defense in the second half of the Bruins’ 73-61 victory Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. “Tonight, we played a lot smarter and we’ve just got to stay together and continue to get through it the best we can,” Cronin said, “and it’s my job to help them.” There were strong bounce-back efforts across the …

UCLA fails to finish against a quality opponent — again — in loss to Ohio State
1 year ago

UCLA fails to finish against a quality opponent — again — in loss to Ohio State

LA Times  

UCLA guard Sebastian Mack, left, UCLA guard Will McClendon battle Ohio State guard Dale Bonner for a loose ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 67-60 loss Saturday. “We don’t have the will right now to close out games like this,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, “especially outside of our building.” Already without forward Berke Buyuktuncel, UCLA found itself …

Kiki Rice leads hot-shooting No. 2 UCLA to a win over No. 6 UConn in Cayman Islands
1 year, 1 month ago

Kiki Rice leads hot-shooting No. 2 UCLA to a win over No. 6 UConn in Cayman Islands

LA Times  

UCLA’s Kiki Rice shoots against Connecticut during the first half of the Bruins’ win over the Huskies at the Cayman Islands Classic in George Town, Cayman Islands on Friday. We struggled, we had our runs, we just didn’t have enough.” UCLA led by as many as 19 points in the first half before the Huskies cut that deficit to five …

UCLA overcomes a lackluster performance in comeback win over Lafayette
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA overcomes a lackluster performance in comeback win over Lafayette

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews is fouled by Lafayette guard Devin Hines while driving to the basket during the first half of the Bruins’ 68-50 win Friday at Pauley Pavilion. Trailing Lafayette by seven points four minutes into the second half Friday night, the Bruins were left to contemplate the worst loss of the Cronin era, not to mention the end …

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead No. 4 UCLA to victory over UC Riverside
1 year, 1 month ago

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead No. 4 UCLA to victory over UC Riverside

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UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez tries to drive past UC Riverside guard Julia Stenberg during the second half of the Bruins’ 90-52 victory Thursday night. “I think we have been above 20 in every single closed scrimmage and our two games.” Jordan Webster scored 18 points for UC Riverside, which fell to 0-9 against UCLA and 0-6 on the road. UCLA …

UCLA defense shows it’s for real in Bruins’ stunning comeback over Washington State
1 year, 2 months ago

UCLA defense shows it’s for real in Bruins’ stunning comeback over Washington State

LA Times  

UCLA defensive lineman Keanu Williams celebrates after recovering a fumble by Washington State quarterback Cam Ward in the first quarter of the Bruins’ 25-17 win Saturday at the Rose Bowl. UCLA quarterback Dante Moore throws during the second quarter of a 25-17 win over Washington State at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. UCLA outgained Washington State, 482-216, in yardage and …

UCLA dodges upset trend, opens NCAA tournament with rout of UNC Asheville
1 year, 9 months ago

UCLA dodges upset trend, opens NCAA tournament with rout of UNC Asheville

LA Times  

UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. battles for a rebound with UNC Asheville’s Jamon Battle in the first half of the first round of the NCAA tournament in Sacramento on Thursday. “It doesn’t surprise me because we lost our last game and we don’t take losing lightly,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, adding that senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. was as upset …

Jaylen Clark and UCLA overcome slow start to knock off UC Davis, win eighth straight
2 years ago

Jaylen Clark and UCLA overcome slow start to knock off UC Davis, win eighth straight

LA Times  

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. is congratulated by teammate Jaylen Clark after scoring and getting fouled. “In the real world, you got to show up every day.. You gotta be a professional, you gotta come in to handle your business.” Despite a sluggish start, the Bruins ultimately handled their business, winning 81-54 for their eighth straight victory before the heart …

Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA hold off Stanford to win Pac-12 opener
2 years ago

Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA hold off Stanford to win Pac-12 opener

LA Times  

Stanford guard Isa Silva and UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. compete for possession of the ball during the first half in Palo Alto on Thursday. “Your first road game is your scariest road game, especially with all our freshmen,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said, “so I was really happy with the way we started out and we rode that the …

UCLA’s Pac-12 title hopes take a huge hit in shocking loss to Arizona
2 years, 1 month ago

UCLA’s Pac-12 title hopes take a huge hit in shocking loss to Arizona

LA Times  

Arizona quarterback Jayden de Laura throws a touchdown pass as UCLA defensive lineman Jacob Sykes reaches for him during the Bruins’ 34-28 loss Saturday at the Rose Bowl. 12 Bruins’ 34-28 loss to the Wildcats put a huge dent in UCLA’s Pac-12 championship hopes and removed considerable luster from the crosstown rivalry game next weekend against USC. With one final …

After UCLA upset Washington, stop ignoring the Bruins
2 years, 2 months ago

After UCLA upset Washington, stop ignoring the Bruins

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson stiff-arms Washington safety Makell Esteen while running for extra yards at the Rose Bowl on Friday. “I’m reading through all the articles throughout the whole week, people are saying that we’re the worst 4-0 team out there, they’re writing us off,” said a hoarse quarterback Thompson-Robinson after three hours of brilliance. “He doesn’t get fazed, doesn’t …

UCLA rediscovers its shooting prowess in dominant win over Oregon State
2 years, 9 months ago

UCLA rediscovers its shooting prowess in dominant win over Oregon State

LA Times  

UCLA guard Tyger Campbell drives to the basket past Oregon State forward Maurice Calloo during the second half of the Bruins’ 94-55 win Saturday. “It’s like playing to win being aggressive instead of worrying about losing, outside things you can’t control,” Cronin said after his team shook off its flat showing against Oregon. “Because of his injuries, he hasn’t practiced …

Jaylen Clark helps revitalize No. 3 UCLA in bounce-back win over Oregon State
2 years, 11 months ago

Jaylen Clark helps revitalize No. 3 UCLA in bounce-back win over Oregon State

LA Times  

It was a given that only a few fans would be permitted inside Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night, UCLA continuing to double down on safety even as almost every other team across the country played in packed arenas. In his first career start, sophomore guard Jaylen Clark made a compelling case for more playing time during the Bruins’ 81-65 victory …

UCLA defense squanders Ethan Garbers’ promising first start in loss to Utah
3 years, 1 month ago

UCLA defense squanders Ethan Garbers’ promising first start in loss to Utah

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers throws a pass against Utah during the first half of the Bruins’ loss Saturday. I mean I’m not satisfied with anything.” Garbers’ nine-yard touchdown pass to tight end Greg Dulcich pulled UCLA to within 35-24 with 11:04 left, putting the onus back on a Bruins defense that made a rare stop to get the ball back …

Arizona State’s Jayden Daniels outshines UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson in dual-threat duel
3 years, 2 months ago

Arizona State’s Jayden Daniels outshines UCLA’s Dorian Thompson-Robinson in dual-threat duel

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Arizona State quarterback Jayden Daniels warms up before a game against UCLA on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Behind a tricky formation and just two offensive linemen, UCLA’s dynamic quarterback ran untouched for 35 yards against Arizona State, but the UCLA’s longest rushing play of the night was no match for the fireworks ASU quarterback Jayden Daniels produced. Daniels threw …

UCLA gambles and loses big to Arizona State, halting Bruins’ Pac-12 resurgence
3 years, 2 months ago

UCLA gambles and loses big to Arizona State, halting Bruins’ Pac-12 resurgence

LA Times  

UCLA coach Chip Kelly stares down UCLA Bruins wide receiver Kam Brown during a timeout against Arizona State on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. 20 Bruins’ 42-23 loss Saturday night at the Rose Bowl, UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson faked a handoff to running back Zach Charbonnet and tried to cut outside. “The guy was pretty close to the box to …

Best photos from UCLA’s season-opening win over Hawaii
3 years, 3 months ago

Best photos from UCLA’s season-opening win over Hawaii

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UCLA’s 2021 college football season got off to a promising start Saturday with a 44-10 victory over Hawaii at the Rose Bowl. UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Hawaii in the Rose Bowl. UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet gets past Hawaii safety Chima Azunna to score a touchdown in the second quarter. UCLA running back …

All that stands between UCLA and the Sweet 16 is a Cinderella ready to steal the show
3 years, 9 months ago

All that stands between UCLA and the Sweet 16 is a Cinderella ready to steal the show

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UCLA guards Jules Bernard and Jaime Jaquez Jr. battle BYU center Richard Harward for a loose ball on Saturday in a first-round game of the NCAA tournament. A victory over the Wildcats would give Bruins coach Mick Cronin, saddled with doubts about his losing record in the NCAA tournament, three wins in a single trip to college basketball’s biggest stage …

Inexperienced players flash promise for short-handed UCLA in loss to USC
3 years, 10 months ago

Inexperienced players flash promise for short-handed UCLA in loss to USC

LA Times  

UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba, left, shoots in front of USC forward Evan Mobley during the Bruins’ 66-48 loss Saturday at Galen Center. What was already a daunting challenge increased exponentially in degree of difficulty Saturday once UCLA learned it would have to play USC without forward Cody Riley … or forward Jalen Hill. The absence of their top two big …

UCLA pulls away late to beat Arizona State in overtime
3 years, 11 months ago

UCLA pulls away late to beat Arizona State in overtime

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UCLA guard Tyger Campbell tries to drive between Arizona State guard Holland Woods and forward Kimani Lawrence during the first half on Thursday in Tempe, Ariz. Every time Cody Riley touched the ball in overtime, things went UCLA’s way. “I had an advantage in the post and my teammates got me the ball in the right spot and I was …

UCLA’s defense rises to the challenge to stymie Cal on short notice
4 years, 1 month ago

UCLA’s defense rises to the challenge to stymie Cal on short notice

LA Times  

“Operation Warp Speed” took on a new meaning for UCLA this week. “The offense can only do so many things,” said linebacker Caleb Johnson, who added the Bruins found similarities to the Broncos’ offense when Cal unveiled its scheme throughout the game. “We know how to read the offensive guards tackles, we gotta trust our reads and just do what …

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