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 over the place,” Cronin said of Clark, who added six rebounds, four points and two assists. UCLA’s William Kyle III dunks during the first half against Boston University on Monday night.

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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 …

UCLA vs. USC takeaways: Bruins aim for resilience after fumbling away a signature win
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

No. 5 UCLA upsets No. 1 South Carolina, snapping Gamecocks’ 43-game win streak
4 weeks, 1 day ago

No. 5 UCLA upsets No. 1 South Carolina, snapping Gamecocks’ 43-game win streak

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — South Carolina didn’t just come into Sunday’s contest against UCLA as the defending national champions. 1 ranked team 🤩#B1GWBBall x #B1GStats pic.twitter.com/7aPQjP6aKg — Big Ten Women's Basketball November 24, 2024 The Bruins feature one of the few lineups in the country that isn’t overwhelmed by South Carolina’s size. South Carolina’s defense kept things close through the opening …

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas
1 month ago

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas

LA Times  

It was one of those days where everything went right for the No. 5-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team, who cruised to a 101-52 win over the visiting Arkansas Razorbacks, and at one point led by as many as 51 points. It was Timea Gardiner and Angela Dugalic who set the tone early for the Bruins, as Gardiner’s five three-pointers in …

UCLA’s defense smothers Lehigh as Bruins roll to blowout win
1 month, 1 week ago

UCLA’s defense smothers Lehigh as Bruins roll to blowout win

LA Times  

UCLA’s Eric Dailey Jr., left, grabs a loose ball from Lehigh’s Edouard Benoit as teammate Kobe Johnson looks on at Pauley Pavilion Friday. UCLA coach Mick Cronin’s game plan called for dominating the paint, and the team executed perfectly, scoring 46 points in the paint against the undersized Mountain Hawks. It simplifies life when you just throw it to him.” …

UCLA vs. LSU takeaways: Was not getting mauled by Tigers a sign of progress?
3 months ago

UCLA vs. LSU takeaways: Was not getting mauled by Tigers a sign of progress?

LA Times  

Was it a step forward or another stride to nowhere? A shorthanded defense kept things competitive despite failing to mount any semblance of a pass rush. Others could question whether incremental improvement is enough in an era when coaches make millions, some players pocket CEO money and fans are asked to keep funding the whole operation, win or lose. UCLA …

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 …

UCLA vows to turn disappointment into an elusive Final Four run next season
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA vows to turn disappointment into an elusive Final Four run next season

LA Times  

UCLA players react on the bench during the fourth quarter of their Sweet 16 loss to LSU on Saturday in Albany, N.Y. “When I’m feeling lazy at times, think about this because I don’t want to be here again, I don’t like losing,” Jaquez said after the Bruins’ season ended Saturday with a 78-69 loss to Louisiana State in a …

UCLA women falter at the finish in NCAA tournament loss to LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA women falter at the finish in NCAA tournament loss to LSU

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts works in the post against LSU forward Angel Reese during the first quarter Saturday. “We gave up layups and free throws and we missed layups and free throws down the stretch,” said Close, “and ultimately I’m responsible.” There were no easy answers in the UCLA locker room, where point guard Kiki Rice sat on a training …

Dylan Andrews and UCLA can’t conjure any last-second magic in season-ending loss
9 months, 1 week ago

Dylan Andrews and UCLA can’t conjure any last-second magic in season-ending loss

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews shoots over Oregon center N’Faly Dante and guard Jackson Shelstad during the first half of the Bruins’ 68-66 loss Thursday in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals. “It just hurts me right now that it’s over for us,” Andrews said in the locker room after stifling tear-induced sniffles, “but we’re going to get back to the drawing board …

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 …

Fed up after another UCLA loss, Mick Cronin delivers stern warning to his players
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Fed up after another UCLA loss, Mick Cronin delivers stern warning to his players

LA Times  

UCLA coach Mick Cronin shouts on the sideline during a game against Oregon State at Pauley Pavilion on Feb. 1. After his team fell back to.500 with a third consecutive defeat, UCLA coach Mick Cronin could be heard yelling inside the team’s locker room at Alaska Airlines Arena late Thursday night. “You can’t build a program with guys that won’t …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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 …

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 …

Mick Cronin has plenty to say after UCLA outlasts Cal to extend winning streak
10 months, 1 week 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,” …

Complete team effort gives resurgent UCLA a win over Stanford
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Complete team effort gives resurgent UCLA a win over Stanford

LA Times  

UCLA forward Adem Bona is fouled by Stanford forward Spencer Jones in the first half. With celebrated big man Adem Bona on the bench in foul trouble late in a taut game against Stanford on Wednesday night, backups Aday Mara and Kenneth Nwuba took their star turns during the Bruins’ 82-74 victory. Earlier this week, Cronin said the best way …

With Lauren Betts still out, UCLA can’t keep pace with Stanford in loss
10 months, 2 weeks ago

With Lauren Betts still out, UCLA can’t keep pace with Stanford in loss

LA Times  

UCLA guard Kiki Rice drives to the basket in front of Stanford guard Hannah Jump during the second half of the Bruins’ 80-60 loss Sunday. “We have to figure it out.” Close said discussions are underway and went on this weekend with Cal and Stanford about future home-and-home matchups for nonconference play. “And we’ve got some hard choices that need …

Young players fueling UCLA’s resurgence as Bruins beat Oregon in a wild one
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Young players fueling UCLA’s resurgence as Bruins beat Oregon in a wild one

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews, right, passes in front of Oregon’s Mahamadou Diawara and UCLA’s Aday Mara during the first half Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. Oregon guard Jermaine Couisnard, left, and UCLA guard Sebastian Mack fight for the ball during the first half of the Bruins’ win Saturday. “We realized we just needed to be calm and be relaxed, and be …

Andrews scores 20 points, UCLA pulls away in first half for 65-50 victory over USC
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Andrews scores 20 points, UCLA pulls away in first half for 65-50 victory over USC

Hindustan Times  

LOS ANGELES — Dylan Andrews scored 20 points, including 12 points during the pivotal first half, Lazar Stefanovic added 17 and UCLA defeated Southern California 65-50 Saturday night in a meeting of crosstown rivals having disappointing seasons. HT Image The Bruins won for the first time on USC's home court since 2018 to snap a five-game losing streak. We had …

Don't count out UCLA. Mick Cronin is transforming the Bruins
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Don't count out UCLA. Mick Cronin is transforming the Bruins

LA Times  

You might not care for his sideline demeanor, you might not like how he criticizes his players, but Mick Cronin knows how to build winning teams, and the UCLA coach is doing it again in a season that was said to already be lost. They’ve already done something no UCLA team has done under Cronin, becoming the first Bruins team …

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

LA Times  

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 …

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 …

UCLA rallies from 15 points down to defeat Arizona State
11 months 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 …

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 …

UCLA’s Pac-12 free-fall continues as comeback fades in loss to California
11 months, 2 weeks ago

UCLA’s Pac-12 free-fall continues as comeback fades in loss to California

LA Times  

California guard Jaylon Tyson, right, drives to the basket in front of UCLA forward Kenneth Nwuba during the first half of a 66-57 loss at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night. UCLA has dropped four consecutive home games for the first time since the 2002-03 season — coach Steve Lavin’s last — while also falling to the Golden Bears inside Pauley …

Mick Cronin questions players’ aptitude after UCLA struggles during loss to Stanford
11 months, 2 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 …

‘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 …

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 …

Mick Cronin’s first UCLA team provided template Bruins must embrace
1 year ago

Mick Cronin’s first UCLA team provided template Bruins must embrace

LA Times  

Holding firm for a half, UCLA folded against a tougher opponent in the final minutes. UCLA’s sputtering start to this season is reminiscent of coach Mick Cronin’s first season in Westwood. That team relied heavily on freshmen and sophomores as well, the Bruins struggling for 2½ months before Cronin solidified his rotation and forged a winning identity centered on toughness …

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 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 shows a mix of potential and inexperience during close loss to No. 4 Marquette
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA shows a mix of potential and inexperience during close loss to No. 4 Marquette

LA Times  

Unleashing NCAA-tournament-level intensity in the first half, unranked UCLA showed that it could be an unexpected force in March. “Obviously, we didn’t finish the job tonight,” UCLA sophomore center Adem Bona said. Cronin said the inexperience of a team featuring seven freshmen showed in the Bruins getting rattled during Marquette’s 17-0 run that included too many defensive breakdowns against penetration. …

UCLA routs spiraling USC 38-20 in Los Angeles’ crosstown showdown
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA routs spiraling USC 38-20 in Los Angeles’ crosstown showdown

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! I told the guys in the locker room I’ve clearly not done a good enough job in the second half of the season getting this team ready to go.. We just didn’t play good enough in any way.” Riley has lost three straight games for the …

UCLA women have 3 with double-doubles, No. 4 Bruins romp to 113-64 win over Bellarmine
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA women have 3 with double-doubles, No. 4 Bruins romp to 113-64 win over Bellarmine

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Gabriela Jaquez had career highs of 30 points and 12 rebounds for her first double-double, Lauren Betts and Charisma Osborne also had double-doubles and No. The Bruins had a dominating 56-24 rebounding advantage Londynn Jones had five 3s and 21 points for UCLA. UCLA scored the first 13 points and with Osborne hitting two 3s in the …

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 …

UCLA takeaways: Bruins’ defense shows it’s one for the ages
1 year, 1 month ago

UCLA takeaways: Bruins’ defense shows it’s one for the ages

LA Times  

In the spirit of a throwback homecoming celebration, it’s time to turn back the clock. One must go back years, decades, sometimes a generation to see where UCLA’s defense ranks compared to some of the best in school history. That’s their lowest figure since giving up 4.08 yards per play in 1988 — a season that ended with a victory …

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

LA Times  

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 …

Boston, South Carolina women overpower UCLA in March Madness
1 year, 8 months ago

Boston, South Carolina women overpower UCLA in March Madness

Associated Press  

GREENVILLE, S.C. — South Carolina’s defenders chased ballhandlers and used their length to disrupt any flow. Three-time All-American Aliyah Boston had 14 boards and two blocks while reigning national champion South Carolina turned in its latest overwhelming defense-and-rebounding-first performance to beat UCLA 59-43 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament. “We definitely do a lot of …

UCLA stunned by No. 1 South Carolina’s defensive prowess in season-ending loss
1 year, 8 months ago

UCLA stunned by No. 1 South Carolina’s defensive prowess in season-ending loss

LA Times  

South Carolina’s Aliyah Boston puts up a shot in front of UCLA’s Charisma Osborne, Kiki Rice and Camryn Brown during the first half of the Bruins’ loss Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. “Oh brother,” the Bruins coach said of the play that encapsulated both South Carolina’s defensive prowess and UCLA’s offensive ineptitude Saturday. Except …

Gonzaga beats UCLA 79-76 in Sweet 16 on Strawther’s shot
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

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