No. 10 UCLA survives late rally to beat USC
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No. 10 UCLA survives late rally to beat USC

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Emily Bessoir scored 16 points and No. “I felt like we earned some confidence that defense and rebounding against a really good team, a really good rebounding team, that can be our anchor.” Kadi Sissoko led the Trojans with 20 points. USC rallied by scoring the first seven points in the fourth quarter, including a three-pointer by Marshall to get the Trojans to 52-51 before a layup by Bessoir ended a Bruins’ scoring drought of nearly seven minutes. The Bruins then scored the next three points for some breathing room when Rice made a free throw and Bessoir got a basket after Rice missed her second foul shot. It’s on me to figure out how to get us able to score more points in critical situations.” The game was tied at 22-22 midway through the second quarter before UCLA went on a 12-2 run that included five points each from Bessoir and Rice.

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No. 24 Michigan shuts down UCLA’s second half rally to beat 22nd-ranked Bruins 94-75
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No. 24 Michigan shuts down UCLA’s second half rally to beat 22nd-ranked Bruins 94-75

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 24 Michigan over 22nd-ranked UCLA 94-75 on Tuesday night in the Wolverines’ fourth straight victory. The Wolverines twice led by 18 points in the first half before going scoreless over the final 2:22 to lead 47-37 at halftime. Key moment The Bruins opened the second …

No. 1 UCLA uses balanced scoring attack and gives its starters some rest in an 83-49 rout at Purdue
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No. 1 UCLA uses balanced scoring attack and gives its starters some rest in an 83-49 rout at Purdue

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Coach Cori Close gave her starters plenty of rest with Jones logging the most minutes, 25, in the Bruins’ second game in four days in Indiana. UCLA scored the first 13 points and kept the Boilermakers at arm’s length the rest of the night at …

Rice’s double-double helps No. 1 UCLA beat Michigan 86-70, complete sweep of 1st Big Ten homestand
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Rice’s double-double helps No. 1 UCLA beat Michigan 86-70, complete sweep of 1st Big Ten homestand

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 UCLA defeated 24th-ranked Michigan 86-70 on Wednesday to complete a sweep of its first Big Ten homestand. Londynn Jones added 13 points, hitting three of her four 3-pointers in the fourth for the Bruins Takeaways Michigan: The Wolverines are 0-4 against ranked teams this …

Cori Close offers warning to her players after UCLA’s uneven effort vs. Michigan
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Cori Close offers warning to her players after UCLA’s uneven effort vs. Michigan

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UCLA guard Kiki Rice drives around Michigan forward Alyssa Crockett during the first half of the Bruins’ 86-70 win over Michigan on Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion. “I thought Londynn was excellent in terms of her ability to stretch the zone,” UCLA coach Cori Close said, “and we finally got her some good teamwork shots with that and I thought she …

No. 22 UCLA edges No. 14 Gonzaga in another classic between rivals
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No. 22 UCLA edges No. 14 Gonzaga in another classic between rivals

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Sebastian Mack made up for a pair of missed late free throws by converting a three-point play with 33 seconds remaining as No. 14 Gonzaga on Saturday in the West Coast Hoops Showdown at Inglewood, Calif. Eric Dailey Jr. led UCLA with 18 points and shot 4 of 5 from 3-point range. Tied 58-58 with 1:18 remaining, Mack drew a …

JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70
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JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 USC recovered from blowing a 18-point lead in the second half to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night. The game was a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight contest that the Huskies won and featured two of the best players …

USC men rout Southern for fourth consecutive victory
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USC men rout Southern for fourth consecutive victory

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USC forward Josh Cohen, preparing to shoot a free throw during a game earlier this season, helped the Trojans rout Southern with 17 points on Sunday. Chibuzo Agbo made four three-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern on Sunday to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth game in a row. …

RJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic
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RJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — RJ Davis made the tying and go-ahead free throws with 13 seconds left, and North Carolina erased a 16-point deficit for a 76-74 victory over No. Seth Trimble added 12 and forced a UCLA turnover that set up the free throws by …

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

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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. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win
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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
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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 …

Iriafen and Watkins score 20-plus points in helping No. 5 USC rout Fresno State 89-40
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Iriafen and Watkins score 20-plus points in helping No. 5 USC rout Fresno State 89-40

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Southern California defeated Fresno State 89-40 on Tuesday night for the Trojans’ fifth win in a row. Takeaways Fresno St.: The Bulldogs’ only lead was four points early in the game. Key moment USC used a 16-0 run, including six by Watkins, over the …

No. 5 USC unleashes press and rolls to a 49-point win over Fresno State
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No. 5 USC unleashes press and rolls to a 49-point win over Fresno State

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USC guard JuJu Watkins drives and looks past Fresno State forwards Kylee Fox and Maria Konstantinidou Tuesday at the Galen Center. I think the press got us going.” USC guard JuJu Watkins points toward forward Kiki Iriafen during the Trojans’ win over Fresno State Tuesday at the Galen Center. After the Trojans deployed their press, they outscored Fresno State 40-12 …

Stanford tops California 89-81 in first ACC opener for former Pac-12 rivals
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Stanford tops California 89-81 in first ACC opener for former Pac-12 rivals

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BERKELEY, Calif. — Jaylen Blakes and Maxime Raynaud scored 20 points apiece and Stanford beat California 89-81 on Saturday in the first Atlantic Coast Conference opener for the former Pac-12 rivals. Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 14 and Mady Sissoko added 11 points and eight rebounds. …

USC ends three-game losing streak with win at Washington
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USC ends three-game losing streak with win at Washington

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USC guard Desmond Claude, reacting to a play during a recent game, had 20 points in a win at Washington on Saturday. Desmond Claude scored 20 points to lead four players in double figures and USC rolled to an 85-61 victory over Washington on Saturday night to end a three-game skid. Claude and Wesley Yates III each scored 12 points …

USC gives No. 12 Oregon a scare before collapsing late in Big Ten debut
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USC gives No. 12 Oregon a scare before collapsing late in Big Ten debut

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USC guard Chibuzo Agbo, center, steals the ball from Oregon guard TJ Bamba during the first half of the Trojans’ 68-60 loss Wednesday at Galen Center. “We can lead for 30 minutes,” Musselman said, “but it’s the last 10 minutes of play where we’re not used to winning as a unit.” USC still was clinging to a three-point lead with …

No. 6 USC Trojans square off against the Saint Louis Billikens
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No. 6 USC Trojans square off against the Saint Louis Billikens

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Saint Louis Billikens vs. USC Trojans Palm Desert, California; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. USC’s average of 6.2 made 3-pointers per game is 3.8 fewer made shots on average than the 10.0 per game Saint Louis allows. Saint Louis has shot at a …

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. …

USC men’s basketball can’t keep pace with red-hot Saint Mary’s in Palm Desert
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USC men’s basketball can’t keep pace with red-hot Saint Mary’s in Palm Desert

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Jordan Ross scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting Thursday night to help Saint Mary’s beat USC 71-36 at the Acrisure Classic. Cohen scored inside to cut the deficit to single digits about a minute into the second half but Ross scored eight consecutive points for Saint Mary’s before Barrett made back-to-back baskets to cap a 12-2 run that made it …

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

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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 …

USC rediscovers its best self while dazzling late against UCLA
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USC rediscovers its best self while dazzling late against UCLA

LA Times  

As the clock ticked down on a long cold Pasadena night, a small but sturdy cheer rose from the shivering Rose Bowl masses. USC defensive linemen Elijah Hughes and Braylan Shelby celebrate after stopping UCLA late in the fourth quarter, sealing the Trojans’ win at Rose Bowl on Saturday in Pasadena. USC receiver Kyron Hudson pulls in a pass from …

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

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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 …

USC defeats California to advance to Pac-12 baseball tournament final
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USC defeats California to advance to Pac-12 baseball tournament final

LA Times  

USC pitcher Josh Blum, shown here pitching against Stanford in March 2023, earned his 10th save of the season Friday in USC’s win over California in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals on Friday. Freshman Brayden Dowd hit his first career home run and finished with four RBIs, Josh Blum threw two innings of scoreless relief for his 10th save and USC …

Kiki Rice scores 24 as UCLA rallies past Creighton 67-63 to reach the Sweet 16
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Kiki Rice scores 24 as UCLA rallies past Creighton 67-63 to reach the Sweet 16

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LOS ANGELES — Early in the third quarter, Kiki Rice knew the pressure was on her if the Bruins wanted to keep their hopes alive of getting to the Women’s Final Four for the first time. Rice scored 13 of her 24 points in the third quarter as second-seeded UCLA rallied for a 67-63 victory over seventh-seeded Creighton in the …

Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

USC holds off Washington to win wild Pac-12 tournament opener
9 months, 3 weeks ago

USC holds off Washington to win wild Pac-12 tournament opener

LA Times  

The vibes resembled those of a team on the verge of doing something special, not playing out the final moments of a lost season. Ninth-seeded USC’s 80-74 victory over eighth-seeded Washington in a first-round game Wednesday afternoon represented the Trojans’ season-best fourth consecutive triumph as well as their fifth win in their last six games. USC has beaten Washington nine …

USC dismisses Arizona upset and instead focuses on sparking a Pac-12 tournament run
9 months, 3 weeks ago

USC dismisses Arizona upset and instead focuses on sparking a Pac-12 tournament run

LA Times  

Andy Enfield wasn’t greatly moved by a great win. “I don’t think we can take our foot off the pedal,” junior guard Kobe Johnson told reporters Saturday, “because we still got four more games to win.” Here are three things to watch for USC in the tournament: Peaking at the right time USC guard Isaiah Collier celebrates after scoring on …

How USC women’s basketball rose from the Pac-12 basement to become champion
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How USC women’s basketball rose from the Pac-12 basement to become champion

LA Times  

The Trojans weren’t the only ones leaving MGM Grand Garden Arena as major winners Sunday night. Amid the celebration of USC’s first Pac-12 tournament title since 2014, a fan shouted at USC forward Rayah Marshall that the Trojans, 8.5-point underdogs to top-seeded Stanford, had just won him $10,000. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb celebrates after cutting down the net following the …

McKenzie Forbes scores 26, No. 5 USC beats No. 2 Stanford 74-61 to win Pac-12 Tournament title
9 months, 4 weeks ago

McKenzie Forbes scores 26, No. 5 USC beats No. 2 Stanford 74-61 to win Pac-12 Tournament title

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — JuJu Watkins was billed as Southern California’s headliner in Las Vegas, but McKenzie Forbes owned the spotlight in the Pac-12 Tournament championship. As Watkins struggled in the first half — getting her only two points on free throws, missing all five shot attempts and committing three turnovers — it was Forbes guiding the offense. On Sunday, the …

USC stuns top-seeded Stanford to win women’s Pac-12 tournament title
9 months, 4 weeks ago

USC stuns top-seeded Stanford to win women’s Pac-12 tournament title

LA Times  

McKenzie Forbes threw the ball with two hands backward over her head. USC won its first Pac-12 championship since 2014, knocking off top-seeded Stanford 74-61 on Sunday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in the last conference tournament. Marshall and Kaitlyn Davis led USC’s tough effort on the boards, where the Trojans outrebounded Stanford, led by Pac-12 player of the year …

No. 2 Stanford rallies past No. 13 Oregon State 66-57 to reach Pac-12 title game
9 months, 4 weeks ago

No. 2 Stanford rallies past No. 13 Oregon State 66-57 to reach Pac-12 title game

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Hannah Jump scored 20 points and No. It was, like, all right, let’s go, we’re in this thing.” Oregon State opened the game by fearlessly pushing the ball into the paint, using a drive-and-kick attack and setting up Beers continuously under the basket. Oregon State shot 21.1% in the second quarter and 40.5% in the first half …

Kobe Johnson and DJ Rodman power USC to upset victory over No. 5 Arizona
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Kobe Johnson and DJ Rodman power USC to upset victory over No. 5 Arizona

LA Times  

USC guard Kobe Johnson shoots over Arizona center Oumar Ballo during the first half of the Trojans’ 78-65 win Saturday at Galen Center. With leading scorer Boogie Ellis having an off night offensively, USC received big efforts from Johnson, Rodman and freshman Isaiah Collier, who finished with 16 points and five assists. “It feels good to be undefeated in March …

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State
9 months, 4 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 …

No. 7 UCLA advances to Pac-12 semifinals with 67-57 win over No. 22 Utah
10 months ago

No. 7 UCLA advances to Pac-12 semifinals with 67-57 win over No. 22 Utah

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! You take away one thing, we’ve got another thing.” Alissa Pili led the Utes with 16 points, while Kennady McQueen added 14. “I think we’re built on the right things, even though I would like to see us play a little more fluid offensively,” UCLA …

JuJu Watkins leads USC to exciting double-OT win over UCLA in Pac-12 tournament
10 months ago

JuJu Watkins leads USC to exciting double-OT win over UCLA in Pac-12 tournament

LA Times  

USC guard JuJu Watkins drives on UCLA guard Camryn Brown during the first half of the Trojans’ 80-70 double-overtime victory over UCLA in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals Friday. From being picked to finish sixth in the Pac-12 preseason poll to earning the program’s highest seed in the conference tournament, USC is one win away from its first conference title since …

Betts scores 20 as No. 8 UCLA cruises to 70-41 victory over Arizona State
10 months, 1 week 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
10 months, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice power UCLA to blowout win over Arizona State
10 months, 1 week 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 …

No. 18 Utah beats JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC 74-68, snapping Trojans’ 7-game winning streak
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Ellis leads USC against UCLA after 30-point game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ellis leads USC against UCLA after 30-point game

Associated Press  

USC Trojans at UCLA Bruins Los Angeles; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -4.5; over/under is 131 BOTTOM LINE: USC visits the UCLA Bruins after Boogie Ellis scored 30 points in USC’s 92-89 overtime loss to the Colorado Buffaloes. TOP PERFORMERS: Sebastian Mack is scoring 13.1 points per game with 3.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Bruins. …

No. 12 UCLA routs 18th-ranked Utah 82-52 behind Jones’ career highs of 23 points and 7 3-pointers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 12 UCLA routs 18th-ranked Utah 82-52 behind Jones’ career highs of 23 points and 7 3-pointers

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! “I think just staying in front and not letting her get easy touches inside, especially in the paint because when she does it’s pretty much over.” The Bruins dominated the third quarter, allowing just nine points while outscoring the Utes 20-2 in one stretch. “This …

USC knows rebounding ‘is not necessarily natural for a lot of guys.’ How to fix it?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

USC knows rebounding ‘is not necessarily natural for a lot of guys.’ How to fix it?

LA Times  

“They work hard, they’re trying to be tough,” coach Andy Enfield says of his Trojans, “but the rebounding thing is not necessarily natural for a lot of guys.” After a sixth consecutive loss, Andy Enfield’s patience appeared to be wearing thin. “They work hard, they’re trying to be tough,” the coach said, “but the rebounding thing is not necessarily natural …

Betts helps No. 9 UCLA rout Oregon 74-55, sending Ducks to 9th straight loss
10 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

USC gives up 16-point lead then loses double-OT heartbreaker to Colorado
10 months, 3 weeks ago

USC gives up 16-point lead then loses double-OT heartbreaker to Colorado

LA Times  

USC guard Isaiah Collier shoots over Colorado forward Cody Williams during the first half of the Trojans’ 92-89 loss in double overtime Saturday at Galen Center. He turned his head toward Colorado’s bench, where coach Tad Boyle jumped twice in the air and raised both fists as Ellis’ potential game-tying three missed at the buzzer. The Trojans squandered a 16-point …

Watkins scores 32 and No. 10 USC pulls away in 3rd to beat Arizona 81-64 for its 4th straight win
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Watkins scores 32 and No. 10 USC pulls away in 3rd to beat Arizona 81-64 for its 4th straight win

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LOS ANGELES — With under a month left in the regular season, JuJu Watkins has about seen it all from opposing defenses. “JuJu is so spectacular, people are going to come with all different game plans,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “For him to know our names and how we’re doing is insane.” Watkins scored nine points in the third …

USC gives up 19 three-pointers in 31-point loss to Stanford
10 months, 4 weeks ago

USC gives up 19 three-pointers in 31-point loss to Stanford

LA Times  

Stanford forward Brandon Angel tries to control the ball in front of USC forward Kijani Wright and guard Kobe Johnson during the first half of the Trojans’ 99-68 blowout loss Saturday night. Maxime Raynaud scored 25 points on 10-of-11 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds, Stanford hit a program-record 19 three-pointers Saturday night and the Cardinal beat USC 99-68. USC freshman …

Tyson scores 27, Celestine clutch in OT as Cal tops USC 83-77 after blowing 16-point lead
11 months ago

Tyson scores 27, Celestine clutch in OT as Cal tops USC 83-77 after blowing 16-point lead

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BERKELEY, Calif. — Jaylon Tyson had 27 points, Jalen Celestine had six of his 11 points in overtime and California defeated Southern California 83-77 after blowing a 16-point lead in the second half on Wednesday night. The Trojans missed their last three shots, including Fardaws Aimaq’s block on Isaiah Collier with 27 seconds left and the Bears up 80-77. Collier …

Complete team effort gives resurgent UCLA a win over Stanford
11 months 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 …

Andrews scores 20 points, UCLA pulls away in first half for 65-50 victory over USC
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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