After frustrating Oregon loss, UCLA is focused on earning a Pac-12 title — and more
2 years, 2 months ago

After frustrating Oregon loss, UCLA is focused on earning a Pac-12 title — and more

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson, who endured his worst game of the season Saturday against Oregon, says the Bruins have aspirations that go beyond winning the Pac-12 title. A Pac-12 title comes with a Rose Bowl appearance — at a minimum — so it’s conceivable Thompson-Robinson meant winning a Rose Bowl, something the Bruins haven’t done since 1986. “We didn’t play up to what we should have played on Saturday and we’ll move on and we’ll see how the rest of the season turns itself out, but our whole mantra since the beginning of the season is, ‘Pick your head up in December and we’ll see if our body of work is good enough for us to have an opportunity to continue to play after December.’ ” There were multiple nods to the urgency of the moment Monday. But, you know, those six games that we won, everything that we’ve done before those six games really, really showed up on Saturday for us.” Thompson-Robinson endured his worst game of the season while facing a relentless pass rush, heaving one pass into double coverage that was intercepted and missing a few shorter throws that he normally makes, but far bigger issues emerged on the other side of the ball. “I don’t think that’s a recipe for success as you move forward unless you’re blitzing your free safety every play and he has 17 tackles, then that’s a good thing,” Kelly said, “but we weren’t blitzing Mo every single play, so we need to get a little bit more production and get those tackles evened out.”

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Oregon Ducks Soaring High, But Pac-12 Teams Struggling to Find Their Rhythm in Big Ten
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2 months ago

Oregon Ducks Soaring High, But Pac-12 Teams Struggling to Find Their Rhythm in Big Ten

Associated Press  

The other former Pac-12 teams are finding the transition to the Big Ten much more difficult than expected. Teams like UCLA, USC, and Washington are struggling to get wins on the road, with only one conference win apiece so far. Oregon, on the other hand, has shown flashes of brilliance, but they have yet to secure a Big Ten victory …

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

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

LA Times  

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

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 …

Oregon beats Colorado 75-68 for final Pac-12 Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth
9 months ago

Oregon beats Colorado 75-68 for final Pac-12 Tournament title and NCAA Tournament berth

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The end likely came for Pac-12 Conference basketball on Saturday. N’Faly Dante, playing with a bruised tailbone, made all 12 of his shots and scored 25 points, and Oregon secured an automatic bid by defeating Colorado 75-68. By winning the conference tournament, fourth-seeded Oregon will play in the big tourney because the Ducks weren’t projected to receive …

How USC women’s basketball rose from the Pac-12 basement to become champion
9 months, 1 week 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 …

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

JuJu Watkins leads USC to exciting double-OT win over UCLA in Pac-12 tournament
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Young players fueling UCLA’s resurgence as Bruins beat Oregon in a wild one
10 months, 3 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 …

No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 6 USC women’s basketball: Three things to watch in Pac-12 showdown
11 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 6 USC women’s basketball: Three things to watch in Pac-12 showdown

LA Times  

Pauley Pavilion is quiet for now. The UCLA guard knows this scene won’t last long with crosstown rival USC coming in 30 hours. “To play a game where it’s going to be packed in here, it’s going to be sold out, the noise, the environment, I’m really excited,” Rice said Friday. USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb was monitoring the rumors of …

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 …

No. 6 Oregon can secure a Pac-12 title game berth against rivals Oregon State
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 6 Oregon can secure a Pac-12 title game berth against rivals Oregon State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The finale of the state’s longstanding rivalry simmers in the background as Oregon needs a win to secure a berth in the Pac-12 championship game against No. “Our players understand exactly what’s at stake here for this game,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. There’s still plenty …

Caleb Williams, USC effectively eliminated from Pac-12 title race with loss to Oregon
1 year, 1 month ago

Caleb Williams, USC effectively eliminated from Pac-12 title race with loss to Oregon

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley and quarterback Caleb Williams talk during the first half of the Trojans’ 36-27 road loss to Oregon on Saturday night. “It’s the first game we’ve played here at USC where we’re out of the championship race,” Riley said of next Saturday’s rivalry game against UCLA at the Coliseum. It’s one play here or there — that’s …

Pac-12 football thoughts: Washington’s struggles, Chip Kelly’s changeup, Utah’s wizardry
1 year, 2 months ago

Pac-12 football thoughts: Washington’s struggles, Chip Kelly’s changeup, Utah’s wizardry

New York Times  

The Pac-12 title picture is starting to come into focus as we head into the final week of October. Utah kept its hopes for a third consecutive conference title alive with a walk-off win over USC, and Oregon kept pace with the top of the league in a two-score win over Washington State. Stanford shouldn’t pose much of a threat …

Opinion: The Pac-12 is the ‘Conference of Champions.’ Don’t let it disappear
1 year, 2 months ago

Opinion: The Pac-12 is the ‘Conference of Champions.’ Don’t let it disappear

LA Times  

USC Trojans celebrate their victory in the Division 1 NCAA Women’s Beach Volleyball Championship in May 2023. Consider the Olympic sports contested across the NCAA: Pac-12 schools dominate the top 25 national rankings and finishes, and Stanford, UCLA and USC sweep the podium spots for schools with the most NCAA team titles. Indeed, it is Olympic sports that have made …

Pac-12’s demise steals the show from basketball players and coaches at media day
1 year, 2 months ago

Pac-12’s demise steals the show from basketball players and coaches at media day

LA Times  

UCLA coach Mick Cronin speaks while sitting next to players Adem Bona, center, and Lazar Stefanovic during Pac-12 media day in Las Vegas on Wednesday. “I’d love to keep the name, I’d love to save the league,” Washington State coach Kyle Smith said. “What’s amazing,” Bona said, rattling off a list of teammates that includes 7-foot-3 center Aday Mara, 6-foot-9 …

Commentary: Amid the Pac-12 ruins, one big question emerges — why does the NCAA still exist?
1 year, 3 months ago

Commentary: Amid the Pac-12 ruins, one big question emerges — why does the NCAA still exist?

LA Times  

Dejected Oregon State fans look on during a loss to TCU in September 2010. Oregon State is one of two Pac-12 schools that haven’t announced plans to leave the conference after this season. Oregon State is pretty good, and if it stayed that way next season, when the Big Ten has gobbled up its usual opponents, and beats Washington State …

College football roundtable: Will USC or UCLA win the Pac-12 title?
1 year, 3 months ago

College football roundtable: Will USC or UCLA win the Pac-12 title?

LA Times  

USC and a few other teams got a head start, but the rest of the college football world will kick off the 2023 season this week. UCLA coach Chip Kelly and the Bruins will rely on a new starting quarterback as they push to win their first Pac-12 title since 1998. If both of those questions are answered in UCLA’s …

Stewart Mandel’s Pac-12 predictions: USC headlines deep league loaded with star QBs
1 year, 3 months ago

Stewart Mandel’s Pac-12 predictions: USC headlines deep league loaded with star QBs

New York Times  

The final season of the Pac-12 promises to be one of the most exciting in years, between an abundance of star QBs and, of course, Coach Prime. Oregon State: The Beavers, who fielded the conference’s lone decent defense last season, quietly won 10 games despite next-to-no passing offense. GO DEEPER Pac-12 state of the conference: What's new, team tiers, predictions …

12 things UCLA must do to win the Pac-12 in its farewell season
1 year, 4 months ago

12 things UCLA must do to win the Pac-12 in its farewell season

LA Times  

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers quarterback Grayson McCall passes the ball during a college football game against the Appalachian State Mountaineers on Oct. 20, 2021 at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, North Carolina. ) But … Name recognition issues aside, Coastal Carolina is bringing back fifth-year quarterback Grayson McCall — not to mention his top three receivers — and has gone 31-7 …

The Pac-12 Conference is facing a dire future following mass exodus of storied programs
1 year, 4 months ago

The Pac-12 Conference is facing a dire future following mass exodus of storied programs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “To think even remotely five years ago the Pac-12 would be in this position, it’s unthinkable to think that we’re here today,” Washington State football coach Jake Dickert said. “We are disappointed with the recent decisions by some of our Pac-12 peers,” Washington State President Kirk …

USC football picked to win the Pac-12 Conference in preseason poll
1 year, 5 months ago

USC football picked to win the Pac-12 Conference in preseason poll

LA Times  

USC coach Lincoln Riley speaks with his players after the Trojans’ spring game at the Coliseum on April 15. Ahead of its final tour through the Pac-12, USC has been picked as the preseason favorite to ride off into the sunset with a conference title in 2023. Conference media voted USC as the overwhelming favorite to win the Pac-12, with …

USC’s late rally not enough in Pac-12 tournament loss to Arizona State
1 year, 9 months ago

USC’s late rally not enough in Pac-12 tournament loss to Arizona State

LA Times  

USC guard Boogie Ellis drives against Arizona State forward Jamiya Neal during the first half in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 men’s tournament on Thursday in Las Vegas. Ironically enough, while the loss might’ve put USC in some degree of danger, it likely earned Arizona State a place in the field. USC’s most recent loss in the first round of …

Roundtable: Our March Madness projections for UCLA, USC and others
1 year, 9 months ago

Roundtable: Our March Madness projections for UCLA, USC and others

LA Times  

Welcome to March, college basketball fans. Who should win Pac-12 player of the year — UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. or Arizona’s Azuolas Tubelis? Bolch: I’m going to go with a twist and predict that USC gets on a roll and wins the Pac-12 tournament, knocking off both Arizona and UCLA along the way. UCLA has proven itself time and time …

UCLA defeats Colorado to clinch its first Pac-12 championship in a decade
1 year, 9 months ago

UCLA defeats Colorado to clinch its first Pac-12 championship in a decade

LA Times  

UCLA guard Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, celebrates with guard Russell Stong after a 60-56 victory over Colorado to clinch the Pac-12 regular-season championship Sunday. “I saw the defender was playing on the inside and no one was back,” Jaquez said, “and I was like, oh, it’s over.” It soon was after Bailey made both free throws with seven seconds left …

Without UCLA and USC, what’s the future of Pac-12 women’s basketball?
1 year, 10 months ago

Without UCLA and USC, what’s the future of Pac-12 women’s basketball?

New York Times  

A Pac-12 school has a certain character. Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer has repeatedly said that the Pac-12 Network has put the conference on the map and showcased women’s basketball to a national audience. “I mean, you look at the number of games that are televised on Pac-12 network, I think we’re clearly number one in the country in terms of …

Scoring woes burn UCLA at Arizona. Here are five ways the Bruins can fix it
1 year, 11 months ago

Scoring woes burn UCLA at Arizona. Here are five ways the Bruins can fix it

LA Times  

You can’t win them all? The fifth-ranked Bruins’ 58-52 loss to 11th-ranked Arizona at the McKale Center snapped a 14-game winning streak while shining an uncomfortably bright spotlight on some deficiencies. Among those who played Saturday, only Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Tyger Campbell fit that description, and teams are increasingly finding ways to counteract Jaquez’s moves around the basket. But …

‘Look at where we are’: No. 10 UCLA opens Pac-12 play against untested USC
2 years ago

‘Look at where we are’: No. 10 UCLA opens Pac-12 play against untested USC

LA Times  

UCLA’s Charisma Osborne drives into USC’s Tera Reed during the first half of the first round of the Pac-12 women’s tournament last March in Las Vegas. The coach looked at her team’s schedule that included a three-game tournament in the Bahamas and a road contest against the defending national champions and knew UCLA’s time to prove itself would come soon …

USC ‘panicked a little bit’ as Utah pulled away: Takeaways from the Pac-12 title game
2 years ago

USC ‘panicked a little bit’ as Utah pulled away: Takeaways from the Pac-12 title game

LA Times  

Lincoln Riley’s swift rebuild at USC was one of the most compelling stories in college football this season. But Friday’s Pac-12 championship game proved that the instant gratification from a talented team of all-star transfers isn’t enough. Utah handed the Trojans both of their losses this season and won its second consecutive Pac-12 championship against a team that many were …

How USC went from 4-8 to the cusp of the Playoff: ‘There are no rebuilds anymore’
2 years ago

How USC went from 4-8 to the cusp of the Playoff: ‘There are no rebuilds anymore’

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — As Justin Dedich stepped in front of an assortment of reporters, cameramen and microphones on Tuesday morning, the unfamiliarity started to settle in. “It’s just where college football is now and we’ve never seen it before at this level so that is surprising,” said one former member of the program. “There were players on the team who …

Here’s how a USC win Friday could help rival UCLA reach best bowl game
2 years ago

Here’s how a USC win Friday could help rival UCLA reach best bowl game

LA Times  

UCLA and coach Chip Kelly might be rooting for USC and coach Lincoln Riley to win the Pac-12 championship football game Friday so the Bruins can have the best chance to play in the Alamo Bowl, the conference’s third-best postseason option. A USC victory over Utah at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas would enhance the Bruins’ chances of being selected …

Playoff hopes gone, No. 12 Oregon plays host to No. 10 Utah
2 years, 1 month ago

Playoff hopes gone, No. 12 Oregon plays host to No. 10 Utah

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! That should be expected after the coach watched Oregon’s chances of making the College Football Playoff slip away because of decisions he’d like to have back and mistakes on the field a week ago. Like I said after the game, that really falls solely on me.” …

Use our interactive guide to see how UCLA and USC could reach the Pac-12 title game
2 years, 1 month ago

Use our interactive guide to see how UCLA and USC could reach the Pac-12 title game

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson leaps in an attempt to get past USC safety Xavion Alford, who pushed him out of bounds Nov. 20, 2021, at the Coliseum. Five teams — USC, UCLA, Oregon, Utah and Washington — could still land in a five-way tie for two spots in the conference championship game. A win would not only cement USC’s place …

AP Top 25: No. 1 UGA leads unchanged top 5; Ducks, UCLA slip
2 years, 1 month ago

AP Top 25: No. 1 UGA leads unchanged top 5; Ducks, UCLA slip

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. 1 Georgia led an unchanged …

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

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

LA Times  

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

‘This is what we wanted.’ Four takeaways from UCLA’s win over Stanford
2 years, 1 month ago

‘This is what we wanted.’ Four takeaways from UCLA’s win over Stanford

LA Times  

Don’t call it a bounce back. UCLA rebounded from its first loss of the year with a comprehensive 38-13 win over Stanford on Saturday but didn’t entertain ideas that the victory exorcised any ghosts from last week’s loss to Oregon. They can enjoy this win as much as they want tomorrow, but when we come back in Monday morning, we …

Will UCLA win the Pac-12 basketball title after being a preseason darling?
2 years, 1 month ago

Will UCLA win the Pac-12 basketball title after being a preseason darling?

LA Times  

UCLA players, including guard Tyger Campbell, celebrate their win over Akron in a first-round NCAA tournament game on March 17 in Portland, Ore. Winning October, never the goal for UCLA’s basketball team, continues to be an annual ritual under coach Mick Cronin. For the third time in as many years, the Bruins were picked to win the Pac-12 Conference in …

Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff still contends UCLA’s exit is a major misstep
2 years, 1 month ago

Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff still contends UCLA’s exit is a major misstep

LA Times  

Like a point guard trying to force a turnover to complete an improbable rally, Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff remained on the attack Wednesday in his bid to keep UCLA from abandoning his conference for the Big Ten. “I will say that I probably hear from folks who are not in favor, not surprisingly.” Reiterating what he wrote last month in …

No. 9 UCLA and No. 10 Oregon prepare for showdown in Eugene
2 years, 2 months ago

No. 9 UCLA and No. 10 Oregon prepare for showdown in Eugene

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Safety Stephan Blaylock said the key for UCLA’s defense is “just staying calm.” “We’re gonna be on the road out there in Eugene, so yeah, as being an away team we’ve got to stay calm, do our jobs. “It’s important for us to go out there …

Kelly, Thompson-Robinson top Pac-12 midseason awards
2 years, 2 months ago

Kelly, Thompson-Robinson top Pac-12 midseason awards

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Pac-12 has experienced a bit of a resurgence so far this football season with two undefeated teams and four teams in the AP Top 25. There’s still half a season to go, but the conference so far is in solid shape to potentially break its …

Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA past No. 15 Washington, 40-32
2 years, 2 months ago

Thompson-Robinson leads UCLA past No. 15 Washington, 40-32

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I think I told y’all on Monday, see if Washington can run with us, not the other way around.” The fifth-year senior also ran 2 yards for a score in the third quarter, when he sidestepped defenders Bralen Trice and Jayvion Green, causing them to fall …

Pac-12 looking stronger at top after early-season losses
2 years, 2 months ago

Pac-12 looking stronger at top after early-season losses

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Ducks and Utes bounced back with big wins and the top of the conference looks strong, with four teams in the top 15 for the first time since 2016. It’s still early, but the Pac-12 is putting itself in position to get a team through …

Pac-12’s northern schools still factor into title game chase
2 years, 3 months ago

Pac-12’s northern schools still factor into title game chase

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! They also have road conference games, but the most significant tests won’t be until later in the season when they visit Oregon on Nov. 12 and Washington State two weeks later. “Speaking out of both sides of my mouth here, it’s great to see, but it’s …

UCLA fails to hold momentum, falls to Arizona in Pac-12 tournament title game
2 years, 9 months ago

UCLA fails to hold momentum, falls to Arizona in Pac-12 tournament title game

LA Times  

Arizona’s Azuolas Tubelis drives between UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Tyger Campbell during the first half of the Wildcats’ 84-76 win Saturday in Las Vegas. We were minus-11 in assists to Arizona, so we didn’t get the job done; I didn’t get that across to the team, so that’s my fault that we got 11 shots blocked.” After averaging 24.8 …

Oregon’s NCAA hopes take a hit in 78-67 loss to Washington
2 years, 9 months ago

Oregon’s NCAA hopes take a hit in 78-67 loss to Washington

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Washington ended three years of frustration against one of its key rivals and left Oregon betting on a long run at the Pac-12 tournament to keep its NCAA hopes alive. Terrell Brown Jr. and Emmitt Matthews Jr. both scored 25 points, Nate Roberts added a career-high 18 points before fouling out, and Washington beat Oregon 78-67 on Thursday …

UCLA handles USC in Pac-12 women’s basketball tournament opener
2 years, 9 months ago

UCLA handles USC in Pac-12 women’s basketball tournament opener

LA Times  

USC’s Rayah Marshall and UCLA’s Angela Dugalic vie for the ball during the first half of the first round of the Pac-12 women’s tournament Wednesday in Las Vegas. UCLA fended off a USC comeback behind IImar’I Thomas’ 18 points, and Dugalic’s 13 points and 12 rebounds in 20 minutes. UCLA’s Chantel Horvat fouls USC’s Jordyn Jenkins during the second half …

‘Life on the line,’ UCLA prepares for latest attempt to end losing streak against USC
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Life on the line,’ UCLA prepares for latest attempt to end losing streak against USC

LA Times  

Diplomacy is not an option in the cross-town rivalry. “We’ve got to put our life on the line,” senior guard David Singleton, one of the handful of Bruins who have experienced any success in the series, said late Monday night. There is no amount of exaggeration that can adequately describe how much UCLA wants to end its five-game losing streak …

BUBBLE WATCH: Ducks miss chance to help case for NCAA bid
2 years, 9 months ago

BUBBLE WATCH: Ducks miss chance to help case for NCAA bid

Associated Press  

Oregon has spent February trying to overcome shaky losses on its NCAA Tournament resume and bolster its chances of securing a bid. Next weekend’s finale at Washington State will offer one more Quadrant 1 opportunity before the Pac-12 Tournament. … We’ve got some bad losses that we’ve got to try to overcome.” RISING North Carolina: The Tar Heels beat Louisville …

No. 12 UCLA at Oregon tops the week in Pac-12 hoops
2 years, 10 months ago

No. 12 UCLA at Oregon tops the week in Pac-12 hoops

Associated Press  

Things to watch this week in Pac-12 Conference basketball: GAME OF THE WEEK No. The Wildcats, who have a 2 1/2-game lead over UCLA and USC, play Utah on Thursday and Colorado on Saturday.. Washington and Washington State, rivals clinging to NCAA Tournament hopes, play twice this week, Wednesday in Pullman and Saturday in Seattle.. Stanford and Cal also renew …

Column: UCLA finds the gear that coach Mick Cronin sought in racing past No. 3 Arizona
2 years, 10 months ago

Column: UCLA finds the gear that coach Mick Cronin sought in racing past No. 3 Arizona

LA Times  

UCLA won’t be sneaking up on anyone this time. “We love these big games and big matchups.” One team on the Pauley Pavilion floor didn’t have a single player with NCAA tournament experience and it wasn’t the Bruins. UCLA’s First-Four-to-Final-Four run last year presented the Bruins with irrefutable evidence that Cronin’s style of basketball can win crucial games. But when …

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