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 shooting foul on Gonzaga's Ike but missed both free throws. Clark made a pair of free throws after Dusty Stormer's missed 3-point attempt as UCLA grabbed a 63-60 lead with 13 seconds remaining.

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UCLA beats Gonzaga in a nail-biter at Intuit Dome
1 week ago

UCLA beats Gonzaga in a nail-biter at Intuit Dome

LA Times  

Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle, top, fouls UCLA forward Eric Dailey Jr. by leaping onto his back and striking his head during the first half Saturday afternoon at Intuit Dome. It looked like the Bruins might be in store for more misfortune when Sebastian Mack fouled Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard on a driving layup with 8.1 seconds left, sending Nembhard to the …

Graham Ike leads No. 13 Gonzaga to 86-65 win over Bucknell
1 week, 6 days ago

Graham Ike leads No. 13 Gonzaga to 86-65 win over Bucknell

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 13 Gonzaga moved past an early cold spell to beat Bucknell 86-65 on Saturday night. Key moment Bucknell made five 3-pointers, three by Bascoe, in a span of just over three minutes in the second half but only got within 60-47 in that stretch. Key …

RJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic
1 week, 6 days ago

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

Associated Press  

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
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

LA Times  

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

No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win
3 weeks 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’s basketball rolls past Tennessee Martin in Hawaii
1 month ago

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

LA Times  

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

No. 3 Gonzaga bounces back from loss, swamps No. 14 Indiana 89-73 behind Nembhard double-double
1 month ago

No. 3 Gonzaga bounces back from loss, swamps No. 14 Indiana 89-73 behind Nembhard double-double

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! The Bulldogs led 33-31 with under eight minutes to go in the first half when five players scored in a 16-0 run in less than 4 1/2 minutes and the Hoosiers never got closer than 15 points the rest of the way. Key moment Indiana …

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

Associated Press  

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. …

No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs play the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs play the No. 14 Indiana Hoosiers

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Indiana Hoosiers vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Nassau, Bahamas; Thursday, 2:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -9.5; over/under is 156.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Gonzaga is third in the WCC with 10.5 offensive rebounds per game led by Graham Ike averaging 2.3. Gonzaga scores 90.7 points, 23.9 …

West Virginia knocks off No. 3 Gonzaga 86-78 in overtime in the Battle 4 Atlantis
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West Virginia knocks off No. 3 Gonzaga 86-78 in overtime in the Battle 4 Atlantis

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NASSAU, Bahamas — Javon Small scored five of his 31 points in overtime and Tucker DeVries added key free throws late in regulation and finished with 16 points as West Virginia beat No. Small’s layup with under 2 minutes left in OT gave West Virginia …

UCLA men have best game of season in rout of Southern Utah
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas
1 month, 2 weeks 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
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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.” …

Gonzaga Dominates Baylor in Historic Opening Victory
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Gonzaga Dominates Baylor in Historic Opening Victory

Associated Press  

Gonzaga secured a resounding 101-63 victory over No. 8 Baylor in their season opener. The Bulldogs dominated the game, showcasing their offensive prowess and suffocating defense. Gonzaga shot a staggering 57.1% from the field and 41.9% on 3s, while holding Baylor to just 36.2% from the field in the first half. The Bulldogs' relentless offense and suffocating defense resulted in …

Gonzaga uses hot shooting to reach Sweet 16 for first time since 2015 topping Utah 77-66
9 months, 1 week ago

Gonzaga uses hot shooting to reach Sweet 16 for first time since 2015 topping Utah 77-66

Associated Press  

SPOKANE, Wash. — Once Kayleigh Truong, her sister Kaylynne and the rest of Gonzaga’s sharp-shooters got hot from the perimeter, there was nothing another starring effort from Utah’s Alissa Pili could do to slow down the Zags. Kayleigh Truong scored 21 points, Yvonne Ejim added 17 points and 13 rebounds, and fourth-seeded Gonzaga advanced to the Sweet 16 for the …

Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament
9 months, 1 week 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 …

In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68
9 months, 1 week ago

In March Madness, Gonzaga plays near-perfect 2nd half to dispatch Kansas 89-68

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — And to think, some folks said they might not make it to March Madness. They improved to 16-2 since Jan. 18, with the only two losses coming to Saint Mary’s, the team that beat Gonzaga for the West Coast Conference title but was dismissed from the tournament Friday night. “Late December, it was looking like maybe …

Dylan Andrews’ hot shooting lifts UCLA to a Pac-12 tournament win over Oregon State
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Dylan Andrews’ hot shooting lifts UCLA to a Pac-12 tournament win over Oregon State

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews shoots over Oregon State’s Jordan Pope during the Pac-12 tournament at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Center Adem Bona added 17 points and six rebounds for the Bruins while also freeing Andrews for open jumpers as the focus of an Oregon State defense that fouled him 10 times. UCLA coach Mick Cronin credited Andrews for persevering during …

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State
9 months, 3 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 …

Londynn Jones scores 16 to lead No. 8 UCLA over Arizona 61-41
10 months ago

Londynn Jones scores 16 to lead No. 8 UCLA over Arizona 61-41

Associated Press  

TUCSON, Ariz. — Londynn Jones scored 16 points, Lauren Betts had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 8 UCLA dominated on the boards in a 61-41 win at Arizona on Saturday night in the regular season finale for both teams. “If you’re going to be playing something of an elite level on a consistent basis, you want to build …

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

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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

Ike leads No. 23 Gonzaga against San Francisco after 26-point performance
10 months, 1 week ago

Ike leads No. 23 Gonzaga against San Francisco after 26-point performance

Associated Press  

Gonzaga Bulldogs at San Francisco Dons San Francisco; Thursday, 11 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Gonzaga visits the San Francisco Dons after Graham Ike scored 26 points in Gonzaga’s 94-81 victory over the Santa Clara Broncos. San Francisco averages 79.0 points, 9.9 more per game than the 69.1 Gonzaga gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Dons: 7-3, averaging 77.3 points, …

Ike leads Gonzaga against Santa Clara after 20-point showing
10 months, 1 week ago

Ike leads Gonzaga against Santa Clara after 20-point showing

Associated Press  

Santa Clara Broncos at Gonzaga Bulldogs Spokane, Washington; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Gonzaga hosts the Santa Clara Broncos after Graham Ike scored 20 points in Gonzaga’s 86-65 victory against the Portland Pilots. Gonzaga scores 85.8 points, 14.7 more per game than the 71.1 Santa Clara allows. Santa Clara averages 7.9 more points per game than Gonzaga gives up. …

Ike and Gonzaga host Portland
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ike and Gonzaga host Portland

Associated Press  

Gonzaga Bulldogs at Portland Pilots Portland, Oregon; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Gonzaga takes on the Portland Pilots after Graham Ike scored 21 points in Gonzaga’s 102-76 win against the Pacific Tigers. Portland averages 72.0 points per game, 3.2 more points than the 68.8 Gonzaga gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Pilots: 2-8, averaging 70.5 points, 31.1 rebounds, 12.4 assists, …

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

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, 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 …

Ike leads Gonzaga against Pacific after 23-point game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ike leads Gonzaga against Pacific after 23-point game

Associated Press  

Pacific Tigers at Gonzaga Bulldogs Spokane, Washington; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -30; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Gonzaga hosts the Pacific Tigers after Graham Ike scored 23 points in Gonzaga’s 91-74 victory over the Loyola Marymount Lions. Pacific ranks sixth in the WCC with 13.4 assists per game led by Moe Odum averaging 4.8. LAST 10 …

Gonzaga takes on Loyola Marymount following Ike’s 23-point game
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Gonzaga takes on Loyola Marymount following Ike’s 23-point game

Associated Press  

Gonzaga Bulldogs at Loyola Marymount Lions Los Angeles; Thursday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Gonzaga visits the Loyola Marymount Lions after Graham Ike scored 23 points in Gonzaga’s 89-85 win against the Kentucky Wildcats. Loyola Marymount ranks ninth in the WCC with 27.4 points per game in the paint led by Lars Thiemann averaging 4.4. Loyola Marymount scores 72.7 points …

Watson gets 17, including clutch late baskets, Gonzaga hands No. 17 Kentucky 3rd straight home loss
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Watson gets 17, including clutch late baskets, Gonzaga hands No. 17 Kentucky 3rd straight home loss

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gonzaga felt the energy and history of Rupp Arena, then crafted a milestone that No. Anton Watson scored 17 points, including a go-ahead three-point play with 3:49 remaining before adding two key layups in the final 91 seconds, Ben Gregg and Nolan Hickman sank key late free throws and Gonzaga survived a second-half rally to beat the …

Gabriela Jaquez has 21 points, 15 rebounds to lead No. 9 UCLA over Arizona 66-58
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice lead UCLA past Arizona in Lauren Betts’ return
10 months, 3 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 …

Complete team effort gives resurgent UCLA a win over Stanford
10 months, 4 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 …

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 …

No. 2 UCLA surges late only to fade in overtime and lose to No. 16 Utah
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Love leads No. 12 Arizona against UCLA after 20-point game
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Love leads No. 12 Arizona against UCLA after 20-point game

Associated Press  

UCLA Bruins at Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona; Saturday, 4 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -17; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. UCLA averages 64.9 points per game, 6.7 fewer points than the 71.6 Arizona gives up. Lazar Stefanovic averages 1.3 made 3-pointers per game for the Bruins, scoring 9.9 points while shooting 31.9% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 …

UCLA can’t protect 19-point lead as upset bid fades in loss to Arizona
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Ike leads Gonzaga against San Diego after 24-point game
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ike leads Gonzaga against San Diego after 24-point game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Gonzaga Bulldogs at San Diego Toreros San Diego; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Gonzaga visits the San Diego Toreros after Graham Ike scored 24 points in Gonzaga’s 86-61 victory against the Pepperdine Waves. Gonzaga averages 9.4 more points per game than San Diego gives …

No. 12 Arizona hosts UCLA following Love’s 20-point game
11 months, 2 weeks 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-point deficit, tops hot-tempered Arizona State 68-66
11 months, 2 weeks ago

UCLA rallies from 15-point deficit, tops hot-tempered Arizona State 68-66

Associated Press  

TEMPE, Ariz. — Lazar Stefanovic scored 18 points, Brandon Williams added 13 and UCLA overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat Arizona State 68-66 on Wednesday night. UCLA took advantage of a hot-tempered Arizona State team that was called for four technicals — all in the second half. The Bruins took a 62-60 lead with 2:29 left …

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Santa Clara hosts No. 23 Gonzaga following Bal’s 28-point performance
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Santa Clara hosts No. 23 Gonzaga following Bal’s 28-point performance

Associated Press  

Gonzaga Bulldogs at Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara, California; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -9; over/under is 157.5 BOTTOM LINE: Santa Clara hosts the No. Santa Clara is fourth in the WCC with 9.8 offensive rebounds per game led by Francisco Caffaro averaging 2.3. LAST 10 GAMES: Broncos: 5-5, averaging 76.5 points, 37.5 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 4.8 …

No. 24 Gonzaga rebounds and opens WCC play with emphatic 86-60 win over Pepperdine
11 months, 4 weeks ago

No. 24 Gonzaga rebounds and opens WCC play with emphatic 86-60 win over Pepperdine

Associated Press  

SPOKANE, Wash. — Graham Ike scored 20 points, Anton Watson added 15 and No. 24 Gonzaga beat Pepperdine 86-60 on Thursday night in their West Coast Conference opener for its 46th straight win over the Waves. Just got to keep being confident in my shot.” Gonzaga had dropped three of its last five, including last week’s home loss to San …

Mick Cronin questions players’ aptitude after UCLA struggles during loss to Stanford
1 year 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 defeats Oregon State in Pac-12 opener to snap four-game losing streak
1 year 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 …

Gonzaga brings perfect start for No. 3 Stanford to a halt with 96-78 win
1 year, 1 month ago

Gonzaga brings perfect start for No. 3 Stanford to a halt with 96-78 win

Associated Press  

SPOKANE, Wash. — Brynna Maxwell scored a season-high 27 points, Yvonne Ejim added 25 points and 12 rebounds, and Gonzaga handed No. “Celebrating in the locker room is part of the deal at Gonzaga and I’m happy to be a part of it too.” Stanford’s perfect start to the season came crashing down behind a barrage of hot shooting by …

Ryan Nembhard scores season-high 22 points as No. 11 Gonzaga tops Cal State Bakersfield 81-65
1 year, 1 month ago

Ryan Nembhard scores season-high 22 points as No. 11 Gonzaga tops Cal State Bakersfield 81-65

Associated Press  

SPOKANE, Wash. — Ryan Nembhard scored a season-high 22 points and Anton Watson added 11 points and 13 rebounds as No. 11 Gonzaga beat Cal State Bakersfield 81-65 on Tuesday night. Cal State Bakersfield pulled within 13 in the closing minutes but got no closer. Our defense is in a great place and we’re going to keep working on our …

Watson leads No. 11 Gonzaga against CSU Bakersfield
1 year, 1 month ago

Watson leads No. 11 Gonzaga against CSU Bakersfield

Associated Press  

CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners at Gonzaga Bulldogs Spokane, Washington; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bulldogs -28.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. CSU Bakersfield ranks eighth in the Big West with 29.8 rebounds per game led by Modestas Kancleris averaging 5.8. Gonzaga’s average of 6.6 made 3-pointers per game is 2.1 fewer made shots on average than the 8.7 …

No. 2 UCLA holds off No. 6 UConn 78-67
1 year, 1 month 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 …

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