No. 2 UCLA loses at home to Washington State for the second straight year
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 2 UCLA loses at home to Washington State for the second straight year

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Washington State guard Tara Wallack, right, shoots over UCLA forward Angela Dugalić during the first half of the Bruins’ 85-82 loss Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. And, obviously, didn’t come out the way we wanted it to, but just so proud of all my teammates, my coaches, everyone in this program for being willing to go out there and give it our all.” Washington State center Bella Murekatete celebrates after the Cougars’ win over UCLA on Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. The 6-foot-7 Betts’ absence was most felt on defense as Washington State center Bella Murekatete went off for 20 points and seven rebounds to lead the Cougars to their second consecutive win over UCLA at Pauley Pavilion after losing 34 straight in the arena. With UCLA unable to pressure the perimeter without Betts patrolling the paint, Washington State star Charlisse Leger-Walker had 17 points on seven-of-nine shooting before leaving the game with a right leg injury in the third quarter.

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Kiki Rice helps power No. 1 UCLA to blowout victory over Creighton
3 days, 15 hours ago

Kiki Rice helps power No. 1 UCLA to blowout victory over Creighton

LA Times  

UCLA guard Kiki Rice shoots during the Bruins’ 70-41 win over Creighton at Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday night. 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on its way to a 70-41 win over Creighton on Friday night in the Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic, winning without top player Lauren Betts. Angela Dugalić added 13 points and …

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

No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win
1 week, 2 days ago

No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win

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UCLA guard Skyy Clark controls the ball in front of teammate Tyler Bilodeau during the first half of a 57-54 win over Arizona. 24 UCLA with a stunning 57-54 victory inside the Footprint Center after the Bruins finished the game on a 21-5 run and held the Wildcats without a field goal over the final 8:46. It already felt like …

No. 1 UCLA women dominate Long Beach State in milestone win for Cori Close
1 week, 2 days ago

No. 1 UCLA women dominate Long Beach State in milestone win for Cori Close

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts, left, defends against Long Beach State guard Lovely Sonnier, center, in front of UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez during the first half of the Bruins’ 102-51 win at The Walter Pyramid on Saturday. UCLA guard Kiki Rice controls the ball in front of Long Beach State forward Jada Crawshaw during the first half Saturday. UCLA center Lauren …

Davenport and BYU host Washington State
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Davenport and BYU host Washington State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BYU Cougars at Washington State Cougars Pullman, Washington; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: BYU plays Washington State after Lauren Davenport scored 20 points in BYU’s 76-36 victory over the Utah Valley Wolverines. Washington State’s average of 6.9 made 3-pointers per game this season is …

No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball rolls past Tennessee Martin in Hawaii
3 weeks, 3 days ago

No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball rolls past Tennessee Martin in Hawaii

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts led the Bruins to a blowout win over Tennessee Martin during the team’s first game while ranked No.1 in the top 25 polls. 1-ranked team in program history, the Bruins played their first game as the nation’s top-ranked team and saw five players score in double figures. Key moment UT Martin used a 7-0 run early …

No. 1 UCLA plays UT Martin
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No. 1 UCLA plays UT Martin

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! UT Martin Skyhawks vs. UCLA Bruins Honolulu; Friday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UT Martin and No. UCLA scores 83.2 points while outscoring opponents by 25.2 points per game. UT Martin gives up 79.0 points to opponents while being outscored by 15.4 points per game. …

SMU pulls away in the second half to beat Washington State 77-60
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SMU pulls away in the second half to beat Washington State 77-60

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Boopie Miller scored 16 points, Samet Yigitoglu added 12 points and 11 rebounds and SMU pulled away late to beat Washington State 77-60 Wednesday night in the Acrisure Holiday Invitational title game. Edwards 13 points and Kario Oquendo 11 for the …

No. 2 UConn loses to Colorado for second defeat against unranked opponent in as many days
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No. 2 UConn loses to Colorado for second defeat against unranked opponent in as many days

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2 UConn suffered a second defeat against an unranked opponent in as many days at the Maui Invitational as Colorado prevailed 73-72 against the back-to-back NCAA defending champion. Colorado’s Andrej Jakimovski scored a layup with eight seconds remaining in Tuesday’s game to complete an impressive comeback with the Buffaloes having trailed 40-32 at the half. Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Julian Hammond …

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski’s off-balance layup
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No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski’s off-balance layup

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 UConn its second loss in two days at the Maui Invitational, beating the two-time defending national champion 73-72 on Tuesday. A day after a 99-97 overtime loss to Memphis that left Huskies coach Dan Hurley livid about the officiating, UConn couldn’t shake the unranked …

UCLA men have best game of season in rout of Southern Utah
3 weeks, 6 days ago

UCLA men have best game of season in rout of Southern Utah

LA Times  

Only a handful of students showed up for the roll call Tuesday night, Thanksgiving week draining the usual pregame pep inside Pauley Pavilion. UCLA point guard Dylan Andrews collected the opening jump ball with a firm hand slap that could be heard in the upper reaches of the arena. Dominating in every facet, UCLA displayed plenty of life during an …

No. 4 seed Illinois rolls into WBIT championships game with 81-58 rout over Washington State
8 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 4 seed Illinois rolls into WBIT championships game with 81-58 rout over Washington State

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INDIANAPOLIS — Makira Cook scored 16 of her 20 points in the first half and Genesis Bryant finished with 18 points as fourth-seeded Illinois beat top-seeded Washington State 81-58 in the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament semifinals Monday night. Illinois won four postseason games in a single tournament for the first time in school history and is chasing the school’s first …

Washington State survives maddening 2nd half to beat Drake 66-61 in March Madness
9 months ago

Washington State survives maddening 2nd half to beat Drake 66-61 in March Madness

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— Style points mean nothing this time of year, so a grinding win was absolutely beautiful as far as Washington State coach Kyle Smith was concerned. Isaac Jones had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Isaiah Watts’ first 3-pointer in three games gave Washington State the lead with 1:51 left and the seventh-seeded Cougars beat No. The Cougars shot just 29.6% …

Angela Dugalić shines in UCLA’s tournament win over Utah, setting up showdown with USC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Angela Dugalić shines in UCLA’s tournament win over Utah, setting up showdown with USC

LA Times  

UCLA forward Angela Dugalić, shown in a game against Oregon in January, scored 17 points in the Bruins’ 67-57 win over Utah in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday night. Often overshadowed by a trio of All-Pac-12 players, the Oregon transfer reasserted her presence in UCLA’s 67-57 win over Utah in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament Thursday. Dugalić scored 12 …

Betts scores 20 as No. 8 UCLA cruises to 70-41 victory over Arizona State
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Betts scores 20 as No. 8 UCLA cruises to 70-41 victory over Arizona State

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TEMPE, Ariz. — Lauren Betts had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Kiki Rice added 14 points to help No. “The numbers may show better than how we played,” said UCLA coach Cori Close, who was disappointed with the Bruins’ first-half effort. It’s that chemistry that we work on every day in practice.” Jalyn Brown had 14 points and Trayanna …

USC men can’t hold on to lead and lose to Washington State
9 months, 3 weeks ago

USC men can’t hold on to lead and lose to Washington State

LA Times  

Isaiah Watts and Andrej Jakimovski scored 18 points each and Myles Rice added 16 to help No. No one hung their head and we made it happen.” USC freshman Isaiah Collier scored a game-high 24 points but missed a critical free throw with 23 seconds left that would have cut Washington State’s lead to two points. Jaylen Wells then missed …

Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice power UCLA to blowout win over Arizona State
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice power UCLA to blowout win over Arizona State

LA Times  

Lauren Betts had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Kiki Rice finished with 14 points to lead No. “The numbers may show better than how we played,” said UCLA coach Cori Close, who was disappointed with the Bruins’ first-half effort. It’s that chemistry that we work on every day in practice.” Jalyn Brown had 14 points and Trayanna Crisp had …

Love scores 28, No. 4 Arizona bounces back to beat Washington 91-75
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Love scores 28, No. 4 Arizona bounces back to beat Washington 91-75

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TUCSON, Ariz. — One of the hallmark’s of Tommy Lloyd’s tenure at Arizona has been the ability to bounce back from a loss. Arizona’s Oumar Ballo controlled the paint after a quiet first half, finishing with 14 points, 14 rebounds and three blocked shots as the Wildcats turned back every Washington challenge. “We just didn’t handle it well.” Arizona was …

No. 4 Arizona hosts Washington after Brooks’ 21-point game
10 months ago

No. 4 Arizona hosts Washington after Brooks’ 21-point game

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Washington Huskies at Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington plays the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats after Keion Brooks Jr. scored 21 points in Washington’s 84-82 overtime victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils. Washington is third in the Pac-12 scoring 37.4 points per game in the paint led by Sahvir Wheeler averaging 9.5. LAST 10 …

Bradley and No. 4 Arizona host No. 21 Washington State
10 months ago

Bradley and No. 4 Arizona host No. 21 Washington State

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Washington State Cougars at Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -12; over/under is 150.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Arizona ranks ninth in college basketball with 12.3 offensive rebounds per game led by Oumar Ballo averaging 3.6 offensive boards. Arizona averages 7.8 made 3-pointers per game, 1.9 more made shots than the 5.9 per game Washington …

No. 21 Washington State visits No. 4 Arizona after Bradley’s 21-point outing
10 months ago

No. 21 Washington State visits No. 4 Arizona after Bradley’s 21-point outing

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Washington State Cougars at Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 21 Washington State Cougars after Jaden Bradley scored 21 points in Arizona’s 105-60 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils. Washington State scores 75.5 points while outscoring opponents by 9.0 points per game. Arizona averages 7.8 made 3-pointers per game, 1.9 more made shots than …

Betts helps No. 9 UCLA rout Oregon 74-55, sending Ducks to 9th straight loss
10 months ago

Betts helps No. 9 UCLA rout Oregon 74-55, sending Ducks to 9th straight loss

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “She makes winning plays on both sides of the ball so I am proud of how she has led us in that.” Grace VanSlooten had 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead Oregon, which lost its ninth straight game. They all came in with the …

UCLA's last-second loss to Utah dims their March Madness hopes
10 months ago

UCLA's last-second loss to Utah dims their March Madness hopes

LA Times  

Utah center Branden Carlson, left, battles for the rebound with UCLA guards Dylan Andrews, right, and Brandon Williams during the Bruins’ 70-69 loss at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. “We’ve got to learn from it, get better, understand why we lost and get going from there and try to win the next one.” Even Cronin can learn from this one, which …

Washington State beats Stanford 72-59 for Cougars’ 7th straight win
10 months ago

Washington State beats Stanford 72-59 for Cougars’ 7th straight win

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PULLMAN, Wash. — Andrej Jakimovski led a rally midway through the second half that sent Washington State to a 72-59 win over Stanford for the Cougars’ seventh straight victory. Jakimovski hit a 3-pointer for the 15th and final lead change and began a 16-2 run that he finished with another 3-pointer and a layup for a 68-55 lead at the …

Brink scores 21, Jump adds 20 to help No. 6 Stanford women beat Washington State 73-58
10 months, 1 week ago

Brink scores 21, Jump adds 20 to help No. 6 Stanford women beat Washington State 73-58

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PULLMAN, Wash. — Cameron Brink had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five steals, Hannah Jump added 20 points and No. 6 Stanford pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Washington State 73-58 on Sunday. Washington State has lost four games in a row — all at home — since Charlisse Leger-Walker suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Cougars’ …

UCLA women get back on track in rout of Arizona State
10 months, 1 week ago

UCLA women get back on track in rout of Arizona State

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts and UCLA guard Charisma Osborne, reacting to a play earlier this season, helped lead the Bruins to a rout of Arizona State on Sunday. Betts scored 18 points on nine-of-10 shooting from the field in her second game back and the ninth-ranked Bruins used a big third quarter to pull away from Arizona State, winning 78-45 …

No. 2 UCLA surges late only to fade in overtime and lose to No. 16 Utah
11 months ago

No. 2 UCLA surges late only to fade in overtime and lose to No. 16 Utah

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Utah’s Alissa Pili, left, and UCLA guard Camryn Brown, right, battle for a loose ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 94-81 overtime loss Monday. Utah’s Ines Vieira, who had 12 points, made a driving layup to send the game to overtime after Camryn Brown made a free throw with four seconds remaining in regulation. “We got stops, attacking …

Stanford hosts Washington State following Jones’ 24-point performance
11 months ago

Stanford hosts Washington State following Jones’ 24-point performance

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Washington State Cougars at Stanford Cardinal Stanford, California; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Washington State visits the Stanford Cardinal after Isaac Jones scored 24 points in Washington State’s 73-70 win against the Arizona Wildcats. Stanford averages 9.4 made 3-pointers per game, 3.4 more made shots than the 6.0 per game Washington State allows. Washington State averages 6.2 made 3-pointers …

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 …

No. 2 UCLA at No. 9 USC: Will JuJu Watkins and the Trojans strike back?
11 months, 1 week ago

No. 2 UCLA at No. 9 USC: Will JuJu Watkins and the Trojans strike back?

LA Times  

It has been almost four years since it happened, but Camryn Brown doesn’t forget. The UCLA guard can’t forget that two-point, double-overtime loss to USC at Galen Center during which the Bruins scored just two points in the second quarter and played without All-American Michaela Onyenwere. “That game is tied in there,” Brown said, pointing to her temple, “deep.” It’s …

No. 2 UCLA women keep guard up in victory over Oregon State
11 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 UCLA women keep guard up in victory over Oregon State

LA Times  

With four rotation players listed 6-foot-2 or taller, UCLA called its post depth its “super power.” But the Bruins showed Sunday they have more in their utility belt than just strength down low. Strong guard play from Charisma Osborne and Kiki Rice led the second-ranked Bruins to a 65-54 victory over Oregon State at Pauley Pavilion. While post players worked …

Angela Dugalic and Lauren Betts power No. 2 UCLA to victory over Oregon
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Angela Dugalic and Lauren Betts power No. 2 UCLA to victory over Oregon

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts reacts after drawing a foul call against Oregon during the first half of the Bruins’ 75-49 win at Pauley Pavilion on Friday night. Angela Dugalic scored a career-high 17 points against her former team and Lauren Betts had 13 points and 11 rebounds in a 75-49 rout of Oregon on Friday night. “That’s why you build …

UCLA defeats Oregon State in Pac-12 opener to snap four-game losing streak
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA defeats Oregon State in Pac-12 opener to snap four-game losing streak

LA Times  

UCLA forward Adem Bona tries to shoot over Oregon State center KC Ibekwe during the first half of the Bruins’ 69-62 win Thursday night. “It had been a long time since we had laughed after a game.” Everybody wearing blue and gold was in a good mood after UCLA’s 69-62 victory over Oregon State at Gill Coliseum in their Pac-12 …

‘We’ve lost our confidence’: UCLA falls to Maryland as losing skid reaches four games
1 year ago

‘We’ve lost our confidence’: UCLA falls to Maryland as losing skid reaches four games

LA Times  

Maryland guard Jahari Long, right, knocks the ball out of the hands of UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic during the first half of the Bruins’ 69-60 loss at Pauley Pavilion on Friday. “They’ve lost their confidence,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin told reporters of his players Friday night. “This is just my opinion, I’m not saying I’m right … but we’ve lost …

No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 and secure playoff spot
1 year ago

No. 3 Washington rallies to beat No. 5 Oregon 34-31 and secure playoff spot

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “The love and trust we have on our team is unmatched,” said Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., the game MVP after passing for 319 yards and a touchdown. We’re not going to say we want those games to be close.” The game was likely the final Pac-12 …

Washington defeats Oregon in Pac-12 title game to secure playoff spot
1 year ago

Washington defeats Oregon in Pac-12 title game to secure playoff spot

LA Times  

Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. passes against Oregon in the first half of a 34-31 win in the Pac-12 championship game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Friday night. “The love and trust we have on our team is unmatched,” said Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., the game MVP after passing for 319 yards and a touchdown. We’re not going …

No. 2 UCLA holds off No. 6 UConn 78-67
1 year ago

No. 2 UCLA holds off No. 6 UConn 78-67

Associated Press  

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — Kiki Rice scored 24 points and No. 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 to five at halftime. But the Bruins scored the first seven points of the second half and outscored the Huskies …

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

Leger-Walker scores 26 points, leads No. 24 Washington State women past Gonzaga 77-72 in OT
1 year, 1 month ago

Leger-Walker scores 26 points, leads No. 24 Washington State women past Gonzaga 77-72 in OT

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PULLMAN, Wash. — Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 26 points, including the go-ahead basket in overtime, and No. 24 Washington State turned back Gonzaga 77-72 on Thursday night. The Cougars made 4 of 6 shots with a 3-pointer and free throw in the extra period while Gonzaga was limited to Kaylynne Truong’s free throws and 3. Kaylynne Truong and her twin sister …

No. 4 UCLA routs Purdue 92-49 and Stanford transfer Lauren Betts scores career-high 20 points
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 4 UCLA routs Purdue 92-49 and Stanford transfer Lauren Betts scores career-high 20 points

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Lauren Betts wasn’t sure where she should sit at the post-game news conference. Betts scored a career-high 20 points in her UCLA debut, Londynn Jones added 20 points and the fourth-ranked Bruins routed Purdue 92-49 Monday night in a matchup of future Big Ten opponents. This was such a great first game for me.” The Bruins never …

No. 5 Washington, No. 24 USC both embrace their showdown as a chance to do something special
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 5 Washington, No. 24 USC both embrace their showdown as a chance to do something special

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Although the Trojans’ national title dreams were all but dashed by two straight defeats, the Heisman Trophy winner and his mentor just didn’t think their probable final season together was anywhere near finished. So why not just add to the list and try and do something …

No. 7 Washington holds off No. 8 Oregon 36-33 to remain unbeaten
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 7 Washington holds off No. 8 Oregon 36-33 to remain unbeaten

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Kyle McCord threw three touchdown passes and Dallan Hayden rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown in relief of an injury depleted running backs room, helping Ohio State rout Purdue. 18 UCLA 24 CORVALLIS, Ore. — Defensive back Ryan Cooper Jr. returned an interception 67 …

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

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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 vs. Washington State top five games: Cougars often were the gutsier team
1 year, 2 months ago

UCLA vs. Washington State top five games: Cougars often were the gutsier team

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UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson walks off the field after a win over Washington State on Sept. 21, 2019. Demetric Felton Jr. provided it when he caught a short pass from Dorian Thompson-Robinson and outmaneuvered several defenders for a 15-yard touchdown with 67 seconds left. UCLA linebacker Keisean Lucier-South then smashed quarterback Anthony Gordon, forcing a fumble that the Bruins’ Josh …

UCLA blows lead, suffers another injury but beats Northwestern to return to Sweet 16
1 year, 9 months ago

UCLA blows lead, suffers another injury but beats Northwestern to return to Sweet 16

LA Times  

UCLA’s Amari Bailey celebrates in the final minute of a 68-63 win over Northwestern in the second round of the NCAA tournament Saturday night. UCLA reveals the secret behind its March Madness surge UCLA didn’t have the easiest of wins against Northwestern in the second round of the NCAA tournament, but the Bruins find ways to power through adversity. An …

UCLA looks all business in NCAA tournament opener
1 year, 9 months ago

UCLA looks all business in NCAA tournament opener

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UCLA’s Amari Bailey, left, and Tyger Campbell celebrate on the bench against UNC Asheville in the second half of the first round of the NCAA tournament in Sacramento on Thursday. “We don’t take losing well at UCLA … we spell fun w-i-n and we lost our last game and these guys took it personal and you saw how we came …

Oregon closes on 7-0 run, beats WSU 75-70 in Pac-12 tourney
1 year, 9 months ago

Oregon closes on 7-0 run, beats WSU 75-70 in Pac-12 tourney

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LAS VEGAS — Keeshawn Barthelemy and Jermaine Couisnard each scored 17 points and Oregon had a 19-point lead erased before closing on a 7-0 run to beat Washington State 75-70 on Thursday in the Pac-12 Tournament. Washington State trailed by as many as 19 points in the first half but rallied late to get within 38-30 at the break. Carlos …

Washington State tops No. 19 UCLA 65-61 for Pac-12 title
1 year, 9 months ago

Washington State tops No. 19 UCLA 65-61 for Pac-12 title

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LAS VEGAS — Washington State capped off one of the most improbable runs in Pac-12 Tournament history by winning the school’s first title. “I don’t even think when I took the job I thought this was possible in this kind of a league.” Washington State won four games in five days, beating No. “This one was definitely for her and …

No. 4 UCLA beats No. 8 Arizona 81-73, goes 17-0 at home
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 4 UCLA beats No. 8 Arizona 81-73, goes 17-0 at home

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The final buzzer sounded and the party was on at Pauley Pavilion. To me, it’s like a whole new season.” Jaquez had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Tyger Campbell added 21 points and David Singleton had 17, making a season-best five 3-pointers, for the Bruins. “To be able to be Pac-12 champs, win the way we did …

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