No. 9 UCLA finishes strong against Utah to avoid major upset
2 years, 11 months ago

No. 9 UCLA finishes strong against Utah to avoid major upset

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UCLA guard Johnny Juzang shoots as Utah guard Marco Anthony defends during the first half Thursday in Salt Lake City. Utah fouled Campbell, who made one of two free throws with 25 seconds left to push UCLA’s lead to 61-58 before Utah’s final misses. “I was kind of scared because the ref kind of took a while to call it and I was like, ‘Dude, come on, please call the charge.’” Utah fouled Campbell, who made one of two free throws with 25 seconds left to push UCLA’s lead to 61-58 before Utah’s final misses. UCLA’s Tyger Campbell, left, and Cody Riley defend against Utah guard Rollie Worster during the first half Thursday in Salt Lake City. You need every possession you can get, every stop you can get, so everybody made those little plays down the stretch and that’s why I love playing with these guys.” Utah responded with five quick points to take a 51-50 lead and force Cronin to call timeout with 5:50 left and the Utes on what seemed like the verge of a post-Christmas miracle with heavy snow falling outside the arena.

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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

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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, 3 days ago

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

LA Times  

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, 3 days ago

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

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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 …

No. 2 UConn falls again in Maui, losing 73-72 to Colorado on Jakimovski’s off-balance layup
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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
4 weeks 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 …

UCLA blows out Boston University despite familiar shooting and turnover issues
1 month, 1 week ago

UCLA blows out Boston University despite familiar shooting and turnover issues

LA Times  

UCLA’s William Kyle III, right, celebrates near teammate Tyler Bilodeau after scoring in the first half of a 71-40 win over Boston University at Pauley Pavilion on Monday night. Boston University’s Miles Brewster, second from right, battles for the ball against UCLA’s Kobe Johnson, left, Sebastian Mack, right, and Skyy Clark during the first half Monday. “He’s wreaking havoc all …

UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in season-opening victory over Rider
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCLA showcases the depth of its talent in season-opening victory over Rider

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UCLA guard Kobe Johnson scores in front of Rider forward Ife West-Ingram during the second half of the Bruins’ 85-50 season-opening win Monday at Pauley Pavilion. “We don’t need anybody to try to do too much on this team,” Cronin said, “because if you just get some execution, you get some ball movement, you’ve got guys who can shoot the …

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

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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, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament
9 months 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 …

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 …

Padilla hits big 3s, No. 7 USC outlasts Arizona 95-93 in double overtime
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Padilla hits big 3s, No. 7 USC outlasts Arizona 95-93 in double overtime

Associated Press  

TUCSON, Ariz. — Seventh-ranked Southern California lost its star player, but not its composure. “It’s a character win and it’s defining because we’re trying to become an elite team nationally, and we know that’s about more than one or two players,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “She plays her role, doesn’t hunt shots, but hits the big ones when we …

No. 18 Utah beats JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC 74-68, snapping Trojans’ 7-game winning streak
9 months, 4 weeks ago

No. 18 Utah beats JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC 74-68, snapping Trojans’ 7-game winning streak

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — After three seasons at Southern California, including being Pac-12 freshman of the year, Alissa Pili left for Utah. “Just a total toughness win for us.” JuJu Watkins scored 30 points, going 10 of 30 from the floor and 1 of 6 from 3-point range for the Trojans. “She lays it all out on the line every single …

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 …

Utah shocks UCLA on last-second basket, ending Bruins’ six-game winning streak
10 months ago

Utah shocks UCLA on last-second basket, ending Bruins’ six-game winning streak

LA Times  

UCLA guard Will McClendon reacts after Utah center Branden Carlson scores with less than a second remaining to lift the Utes to a 70-69 victory at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. The ball fell toward Utes big man Branden Carlson, whose putback with 0.2 seconds left pushed Utah into the lead and silenced the crowd inside Pauley Pavilion. After UCLA forward …

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 …

Gabriela Jaquez has 21 points, 15 rebounds to lead No. 9 UCLA over Arizona 66-58
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gabriela Jaquez has 21 points, 15 rebounds to lead No. 9 UCLA over Arizona 66-58

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LOS ANGELES — Gabriela Jaquez had 21 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, Kiki Rice scored 20 points and No. “Offensive rebounds and turnovers really hurt us,” Arizona coach Adia Barnes said. “We had a lot of turnovers in the third quarter that led to transition baskets and those are daggers.” Lauren Betts returned for UCLA after missing four games …

Mick Cronin has plenty to say after UCLA outlasts Cal to extend winning streak
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mick Cronin has plenty to say after UCLA outlasts Cal to extend winning streak

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews, right, is fouled by California guard Jalen Cone while driving to the basket during the first half of the Bruins’ 61-60 victory Saturday. All those things happened Saturday afternoon at Haas Pavilion during UCLA’s 61-60 victory over Cal that prompted Cronin to gush for nine minutes about his team afterward. “My message after the game was,” …

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead UCLA past Arizona in Lauren Betts’ return
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead UCLA past Arizona in Lauren Betts’ return

LA Times  

UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez, shown here controlling the ball during a game against Arkansas in December, finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds in the Bruins’ win over Arizona on Friday night. “Offensive rebounds and turnovers really hurt us,” Arizona coach Adia Barnes said. “We had a lot of turnovers in the third quarter that led to transition baskets and …

Dylan Andrews provides spark and shows his value in UCLA’s win over Oregon State
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dylan Andrews provides spark and shows his value in UCLA’s win over Oregon State

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UCLA guard Dylan Andrews steals the ball from Oregon State guard Jordan Pope during the second half of the Bruins’ 71-63 victory Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “So we’re gonna just keep using that to our best ability.” Bona added 18 points and Lazar Stefanovic had 15 to help UCLA win a game in which it allowed the Beavers to shoot …

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 …

Five takeaways from UCLA’s crushing yet encouraging loss to Arizona
11 months ago

Five takeaways from UCLA’s crushing yet encouraging loss to Arizona

LA Times  

They finally get it. UCLA basketball fans would be wise to mark Jan. 20, 2024, on their calendars just as many had circled Jan. 19, 2020, as the day things clicked for coach Mick Cronin’s first batch of Bruins who won 11 of their final 14 games. Here are five takeaways from the loss to the Wildcats: Mack attack In …

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 …

No. 12 Arizona hosts UCLA following Love’s 20-point game
11 months ago

No. 12 Arizona hosts UCLA following Love’s 20-point game

Associated Press  

UCLA Bruins at Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 Arizona hosts the UCLA Bruins after Caleb Love scored 20 points in Arizona’s 82-67 win against the USC Trojans. UCLA has shot at a 41.7% clip from the field this season, 0.5 percentage points fewer than the 42.2% shooting opponents of Arizona have averaged. LAST …

UCLA rallies from 15 points down to defeat Arizona State
11 months, 1 week ago

UCLA rallies from 15 points down to defeat Arizona State

LA Times  

They were down double digits when the signs started to emerge, the entire UCLA bench standing to applaud freshman Brandon Williams for another fearless play off the bench. “I’d say that we’re starting to build back up our dogfight,” freshman guard Sebastian Mack said after the Bruins withstood Arizona State’s 11 three-pointers and four-point lead with four minutes left to …

JuJu Watkins and No. 9 USC get revenge, sending No. 2 UCLA to its first loss
11 months, 1 week ago

JuJu Watkins and No. 9 USC get revenge, sending No. 2 UCLA to its first loss

LA Times  

USC center Clarice Akunwafo and guard JuJu Watkins reach for a rebound during a 73-65 win over previously undefeated UCLA at Galen Center on Sunday. When Kayla Padilla drew a foul with 14.3 seconds left and USC up by six against UCLA, Watkins, USC’s star freshman, raised her arms toward the Galen Center crowd and flashed an exhausted, relieved smile. …

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 …

UCLA’s dismal season hits a new low in a 46-point loss to Utah
11 months, 1 week ago

UCLA’s dismal season hits a new low in a 46-point loss to Utah

LA Times  

UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel, left, and Utah guard Gabe Madsen battle for the ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 90-44 loss Thursday. “They’re punch-drunk and you’ve got to fight your way out of it.” Sophomore guard Dylan Andrews scored nine points to lead the Bruins on the way to their fourth consecutive defeat and eighth loss in nine …

Mick Cronin questions players’ aptitude after UCLA struggles during loss to Stanford
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mick Cronin questions players’ aptitude after UCLA struggles during loss to Stanford

LA Times  

Another home loss filled with a broken offense and dumbfounding turnovers wasn’t the low point for UCLA. No, bottom came about 15 minutes later when Mick Cronin suggested he wasn’t coaching a smart basketball team and wasn’t sure things would get better anytime soon for the struggling freshmen. “The most important thing for a teacher is for his students to …

UCLA’s three-point shooting deficiencies prove costly in loss to Oregon
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA’s three-point shooting deficiencies prove costly in loss to Oregon

LA Times  

UCLA forward Berke Buyuktuncel looks to pass in front of Oregon guard Brennan Rigsby during the first half of the Bruins’ 64-59 loss Saturday. “On a veteran team he’d play about five minutes a game,” Cronin said of Mack, a freshman guard, “but I gotta play him.” The primary shooting culprits were Andrews and Lazar Stefanovic. “First you’ve got to …

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 …

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 …

UCLA fades in loss to Villanova, spoiling chance to bolster its March resume
1 year ago

UCLA fades in loss to Villanova, spoiling chance to bolster its March resume

LA Times  

Villanova’s Nnanna Njoku, left, and UCLA’s Lazar Stefanovic battle for the ball in the first half of the Bruins’ 65-56 loss Saturday. “You can’t have that kind of breakdown and let him shoot two open shots late in the game like that; if you do, you should lose,” Cronin said. We got exactly what we deserved.” Junior guard Lazar Stefanovic …

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, 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 …

Foul trouble dooms UCLA during a close loss to No. 11 Gonzaga
1 year, 1 month ago

Foul trouble dooms UCLA during a close loss to No. 11 Gonzaga

LA Times  

Gonzaga’s Graham Ike and UCLA’s Adem Bona battle for position under the basket during the Allstate Maui Invitational at SimpliFi Arena on Wednesday in Honolulu. “We had our chances, we just didn’t play well early,” UCLA coach Mick Cronin said. “Fibleuil showed a lot of heart tonight,” Cronin said of the freshman guard whose rebounding total topped the combined five …

UCLA has to work harder than planned in rout of Chaminade
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA has to work harder than planned in rout of Chaminade

LA Times  

Chaminade forward Chris Bready tries to stop UCLA guard Will McClendon from passing the ball as UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic and Chaminade guard Jessiya Villa watch Tuesday in Honolulu. “I’d be disappointed if we didn’t compete; I’d be shocked if they didn’t compete.” UCLA guard Jan Vide grabs a rebound over Chaminade guard Jamir Thomas on Tuesday in Honolulu. “We’re …

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 …

No. 14 Utah hits a field goal at the gun for a 34-32 victory over No. 18 Southern California
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 14 Utah hits a field goal at the gun for a 34-32 victory over No. 18 Southern California

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! After Zachariah Branch’s 61-yard punt return set up Williams’ go-ahead TD run to put the Trojans in front 32-31, Utah mounted a drive that included Jackson’s fourth-and-1 conversion run to the USC 40. Comes down to little things here and there, and we haven’t played clean …

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 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 …

Still without Cam Rising, No. 11 Utah rides defense to 14-7 win over No. 22 UCLA
1 year, 3 months ago

Still without Cam Rising, No. 11 Utah rides defense to 14-7 win over No. 22 UCLA

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! That’s what our defensive effort was,” said Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, a longtime defensive coordinator who is known to adore low-scoring games. “Tremendous performance by so many defensive players.” After splitting practice reps with Rising, Nate Johnson looked sharp early in his second career start, but …

Gonzaga beats UCLA 79-76 in Sweet 16 on Strawther’s shot
1 year, 9 months ago

Gonzaga beats UCLA 79-76 in Sweet 16 on Strawther’s shot

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Gonzaga and UCLA played one NCAA Tournament game that left the Zags’ star player bawling, and another game that stunned the Bruins. Julian Strawther hit a 3-pointer with 7.2 seconds left to answer a 3-pointer by UCLA’s Amari Bailey, lifting Gonzaga to a wild 79-76 win over UCLA Thursday night in the Sweet 16. “He hit a …

Gonzaga overcomes 13-point deficit to defeat UCLA, Julian Strawther scores go-ahead 3-pointer
1 year, 9 months ago

Gonzaga overcomes 13-point deficit to defeat UCLA, Julian Strawther scores go-ahead 3-pointer

New York Times  

3 Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated the No. With seven seconds to go, Gonzaga’s Julian Strawther sunk a 3-pointer to give the Zags a 78-76 lead. The Athletic’s instant analysis: Timme takes control Drew Timme was flat-out dominant from start to finish, but the difference in the second half was that he finally got some help from his Gonzaga teammates. With Timme …

Jubilation turns into heartbreak as UCLA loses to Gonzaga again in NCAA tournament
1 year, 9 months ago

Jubilation turns into heartbreak as UCLA loses to Gonzaga again in NCAA tournament

LA Times  

UCLA guard Amari Bailey walks off the court as Gonzaga celebrates its 79-76 win over the Bruins in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament on Thursday night. The severely short-handed Bruins lost a 13-point lead to Gonzaga early in the second half of their NCAA tournament West Region semifinal, falling behind by 10 with just 2 minutes 40 seconds …

Jaylen Clark is out but still inspiring defense-minded UCLA in NCAA tournament
1 year, 9 months ago

Jaylen Clark is out but still inspiring defense-minded UCLA in NCAA tournament

LA Times  

UCLA’s David Singleton, left, and Tyger Campbell pester UNC Asheville’s Tajion Jones during the Bruins’ 86-53 first-round win Thursday night. “I think we’re playing a lot for Jaylen this tournament,” senior Jaime Jaquez Jr. said. “I think we’re playing a lot for Jaylen this tournament,” senior forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. said after the second-seeded Bruins easily dispatched North Carolina Asheville …

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 …

‘Oh, he’s on another level right now.’ How Jaime Jaquez Jr. took over in UCLA’s win
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Oh, he’s on another level right now.’ How Jaime Jaquez Jr. took over in UCLA’s win

LA Times  

UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. dunks in front of Arizona State’s Alonzo Gaffney during the first half Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “I know he’s not gonna say it, but he deserves the damn award, if you get what I mean,” UCLA guard Jaylen Clark said after Jaquez scored 19 of his 26 game-high points in the first half. I mean I’ve …

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