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 defensive end Sam Greene hits UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers as he delivers an incomplete pass on Bruins’ last offensive play during a loss to Trojans on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. Same old story UCLA coach DeShaun Foster argues with a referee during his team’s loss USC at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. “I felt that that was something that we were lacking and missing and we’re still missing it, so we’re going to just continue to strive in the direction of discipline and eventually it’s going to get fixed.” Lost opportunity UCLA receiver J.Michael Sturdivant catches a long pass between USC cornerback Jaylin Smith and safety Bryson Shaw during the second half at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.

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No. 1 UCLA overcomes absence of Lauren Betts in dominating win over Cal Poly
1 week ago

No. 1 UCLA overcomes absence of Lauren Betts in dominating win over Cal Poly

LA Times  

UCLA forward Janiah Barker, right, battles Cal Poly forward Nora Perez to force a jump ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 69-37 victory Monday at Pauley Pavilion. The UCLA women’s basketball team went into the locker room at halftime of Monday’s contest with a 21-point lead over visiting Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but coach Cori Close was …

No. 1 UCLA women dominate Long Beach State in milestone win for Cori Close
1 week, 2 days ago

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

LA Times  

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 …

Ethan Garbers rallies UCLA to 20-13 victory over Fresno State in season finale
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ethan Garbers rallies UCLA to 20-13 victory over Fresno State in season finale

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The senior passed for 289 yards, including a touchdown on his final attempt, as the Bruins rallied for a 20-13 victory over Fresno State at the Rose Bowl. We had a few ups and downs, but my guys are very resilient, continued to play hard and …

UCLA holds off Fresno State to finish season with a win
3 weeks, 2 days ago

UCLA holds off Fresno State to finish season with a win

LA Times  

It was a chance for UCLA to bid farewell to its seniors while making one final statement. It took Fresno State’s onside kick trickling out of bounds in the final minute for UCLA to exhale during a 20-13 victory Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl. “They wanted me to, you know, if it wasn’t open to kind of take a …

UCLA looks to end DeShaun Foster’s first season on winning note against Fresno State
3 weeks, 5 days ago

UCLA looks to end DeShaun Foster’s first season on winning note against Fresno State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! UCLA lost its path to become bowl eligible with a 19-13 defeat to rival Southern California, so it will be playing for pride in hopes of ending head coach DeShaun Foster’s first season on a positive note. Key matchup Fresno State RB Bryson Donelson vs. UCLA’s …

USC rediscovers its best self while dazzling late against UCLA
4 weeks, 1 day ago

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 …

USC overcomes early miscues to defeat rival UCLA and become bowl eligible
1 month ago

USC overcomes early miscues to defeat rival UCLA and become bowl eligible

LA Times  

Their goals were long gone. The script was mostly penned again ahead of Saturday’s crosstown rivalry game with UCLA as the flu wreaked havoc on the Trojans’ locker room, robbing USC of more than two dozen players for practice. “So, we healed them all, baby.” But until late Saturday, when USC escaped the cold rain of the Rose Bowl with …

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

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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 …

Tyler Bilodeau’s big game can’t save UCLA in frustrating loss to New Mexico
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tyler Bilodeau’s big game can’t save UCLA in frustrating loss to New Mexico

LA Times  

UCLA forward William Kyle III and guard Trent Perry battle New Mexico forward Atiki Ally Atiki for a rebound in the first half Friday. New Mexico guard Donovan Dent blocks UCLA guard Eric Dailey Jr. while center Nelly Junior Joseph also pressures Dailey Friday in Henderson, Nev. A steal by UCLA guard Skyy Clark led to teammate William Kyle III …

UCLA uses potent defense and explosive run game to beat Iowa, extend its win streak
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCLA uses potent defense and explosive run game to beat Iowa, extend its win streak

LA Times  

UCLA’s quest to scratch and claw its way to a bowl berth after a slow start to the season continues. In front of a Rose Bowl crowd split 60-40 between UCLA blue and Iowa black during homecoming, the Bruins left the Hawkeyes black and blue thanks to a potent run game and strong defensive effort. This is where we are …

UCLA nearly blows 20-point lead before beating Nebraska
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCLA nearly blows 20-point lead before beating Nebraska

LA Times  

UCLA’s Jalen Berger, left, runs in a touchdown ahead of Nebraska’s DeShon Singleton during the first half Saturday in Lincoln, Neb. We’re fired up for him.” UCLA’s second consecutive triumph sustained its flickering bowl hopes and continued its seasonlong trend of playing better on the road, where the Bruins have notched all their victories. “They’re gonna continue to fight.” UCLA …

UCLA's Challenge: Can They Bounce Back Against Nebraska?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UCLA's Challenge: Can They Bounce Back Against Nebraska?

Associated Press  

Nebraska aims to return to bowl eligibility when they face UCLA in a Big Ten matchup. The Bruins have struggled on the road this season, while the Cornhuskers are coming off a win against Ohio State. The key matchup will feature UCLA's offensive line against Nebraska's front seven, and Nebraska's pass rush will be a major factor in the outcome …

How a surprising corps of receivers helped UCLA’s Ethan Garbers thrive
2 months ago

How a surprising corps of receivers helped UCLA’s Ethan Garbers thrive

LA Times  

Bruins running back Keegan Jones celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a reception during the third quarter against Rutgers on Saturday. “It’s fun catching the ball out of the backfield,” said running back Jalen Berger, whose biggest play last weekend during the Bruins’ 35-32 victory over Rutgers came on a nine-yard touchdown catch, on Tuesday. “You finally saw it where …

Ethan Garbers leads UCLA to first Big Ten win with career-best game at Rutgers
2 months ago

Ethan Garbers leads UCLA to first Big Ten win with career-best game at Rutgers

LA Times  

No matter what happens over his final few college games, Ethan Garbers always can remember this glorious afternoon. “It felt great, I’m not gonna lie,” Garbers said after completing 32 of 38 passes for career highs in yards and touchdowns to go with a career-best 49-yard touchdown run that revealed his sneaky athleticism for the sold-out crowd of 53,726. After …

Minnesota’s second-half comeback sends UCLA to its fifth consecutive loss
2 months, 1 week ago

Minnesota’s second-half comeback sends UCLA to its fifth consecutive loss

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers is sacked by Minnesota’s Anthony Smith during the first half of the Bruins’ loss at the Rose Bowl on Saturday night. However, the Bruins couldn’t stop a seven-play, 61-yard drive by the Golden Gophers that ended with Darius Taylor scoring the go-ahead touchdown on a four-yard pass from quarterback Max Brosmer with 27 seconds left. It’s …

Ethan Garbers returns to practice, but will he start for UCLA against Minnesota?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ethan Garbers returns to practice, but will he start for UCLA against Minnesota?

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers throws a pass during the first half of the Sept. 28 game against Oregon in Pasadena. Ethan Garbers returned to practice Monday evening after a weeklong absence, though the UCLA quarterback showed lingering effects from the injury that kept him out of the Bruins’ loss to Penn State last weekend. UCLA coach DeShaun Foster suggested after …

UCLA vs. Penn State takeaways: Fixing the offense is the top priority
2 months, 2 weeks ago

UCLA vs. Penn State takeaways: Fixing the offense is the top priority

LA Times  

There was a lot of talk after UCLA’s fourth consecutive loss about the possible quarterback of the future. “Our starting defense held a Big Ten team to three points,” Penn State coach James Franklin told Fox on the field after the game, “so I’m happy with that.” No matter who played quarterback or left tackle or helped the team tack …

Will Ethan Garbers play for UCLA vs. Penn State? ‘He’s going to try’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Will Ethan Garbers play for UCLA vs. Penn State? ‘He’s going to try’

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers shows his frustration after dropping a snap and then falling on the ball in the second quarter of Saturday’s loss to Oregon at the Rose Bowl. UCLA coach DeShaun Foster said that Garbers, who was sidelined for the final nine minutes of the Bruins’ loss to Oregon last weekend with an unspecified injury, told him that …

Familiar problems haunt UCLA during lopsided late night loss to No. 8 Oregon
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Familiar problems haunt UCLA during lopsided late night loss to No. 8 Oregon

LA Times  

UCLA fans who gave up and went to bed should consider themselves the smart ones. Oregon defensive tackle Derrick Harmon sacks UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers in the second quarter at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday. “You know, it’s hard to play quarterback when you’re not upright,” Foster said, “so he’s a tough kid and he’s trying to find …

UCLA misses chance to change narrative on start of DeShaun Foster era in loss to LSU
3 months ago

UCLA misses chance to change narrative on start of DeShaun Foster era in loss to LSU

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers is sacked by LSU defensive end Sai’vion Jones during the first half of the Bruins’ 34-17 loss Saturday. Most of the progress revolved around quarterback Ethan Garbers, who fended off heavy pressure to fire two touchdown passes and give the Bruins’ offense some much-needed life. “We can’t continue to beat ourselves, we have to allow a …

UCLA’s Big Ten era begins with an ominous blowout loss to Indiana
3 months, 1 week ago

UCLA’s Big Ten era begins with an ominous blowout loss to Indiana

LA Times  

This time, there would be no coming back. UCLA was thoroughly outclassed from start to finish of a 42-13 loss to Indiana on Saturday evening at the Rose Bowl, intensifying concerns about the Bruins’ ability to succeed in coach DeShaun Foster’s debut season. “I think we really needed to kind of be shown that we’re not there right now,” Garbers …

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 …

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 avoids disaster, rallying past Hawaii in DeShaun Foster’s coaching debut
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA avoids disaster, rallying past Hawaii in DeShaun Foster’s coaching debut

LA Times  

DeShaun Foster has long contended that nothing said about him or his team mattered once it played ball. “It didn’t really go exactly the way we wanted in the first half, but the second half, they kept fighting, kept playing and we were able to execute and get the job done.” Consider it viewer’s discretion as to whether the usual …

UCLA’s offensive line vows not to let other teams feast on quarterback Ethan Garbers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA’s offensive line vows not to let other teams feast on quarterback Ethan Garbers

LA Times  

UCLA’s offensive line has spent the offseason preparing to do a better job protecting quarterback Ethan Garbers, who was knocked out of two games last season. UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers went out to dinner with his starting offensive line Sunday at a barbecue joint in Santa Monica. 1 goal.” It might help that even with three returning starters, UCLA’s offensive …

Five takeaways from UCLA training camp: Bruins ready to say ‘aloha’ to a quick start
4 months ago

Five takeaways from UCLA training camp: Bruins ready to say ‘aloha’ to a quick start

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers throws during the Bruins’ win over Boise State during the L.A. Bowl at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 16. “We’ve just got to make sure that we put a good product out there on the field and let these recruits know what’s going on,” Foster said. “I’m going to do everything in my power,” center Josh Carlin …

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 …

Kiki Rice’s scoring flurry rallies UCLA past Creighton and into the Sweet 16
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Kiki Rice’s scoring flurry rallies UCLA past Creighton and into the Sweet 16

LA Times  

UCLA guard Kiki Rice dribbles past Creighton guard Kiani Lockett during the second half of the Bruins’ 67-63 victory Monday in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Pauley Pavilion. Once trailing Creighton by 10 points in the third quarter and seemingly out of answers Monday evening, the second-seeded Bruins teetered on the edge of an uncomfortably early exit …

Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament
8 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Kiki Rice scored 20 points, Gabriela Jaquez added 17 and second-seeded UCLA cruised to an 84-55 victory over California Baptist on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. You just added another elite defender to an elite defensive team, so it was a tough night for us in that way.” Rice hit a pair of …

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State

LA Times  

UCLA forward Adem Bona celebrates with Berke Buyuktuncel and Dylan Andrews after dunking against Arizona State in the first half of the Bruins’ 59-47 win Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. “Just keep playing,” UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic said of the mentality that fueled the comeback after the Bruins trailed by nine points with 9½ minutes left. “I kept telling them, you’ve …

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 …

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 …

UCLA is putting students directly behind opposing teams at the Rose Bowl
10 months, 1 week ago

UCLA is putting students directly behind opposing teams at the Rose Bowl

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers signals a first down after scrambling against Colorado at the Rose Bowl on Oct. 28. At least 1,000 Bruins students will be placed in the front rows of four sections directly behind the visiting team at the Rose Bowl next season as part of a seating reconfiguration designed to enhance the team’s home-field advantage, UCLA announced …

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,” …

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 …

DJ Rodman hasn’t forgotten Bruins’ snub: 3 things to know about USC vs. UCLA
10 months, 3 weeks ago

DJ Rodman hasn’t forgotten Bruins’ snub: 3 things to know about USC vs. UCLA

LA Times  

It was the one call DJ Rodman waited for. “I’ve always wanted to beat them for however long I’ve been in college,” said Rodman, a Newport Beach native who played the previous four years at Washington State. After scoring a then-season-high 19 points on seven-of-10 shooting in a one-point loss to the Bruins last year, Rodman can get his revenge …

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 …

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

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

LA Times  

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

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington
11 months, 1 week ago

An energized UCLA gets back in win column with victory over Washington

LA Times  

UCLA’s Adem Bona shoots over the Washington defense in the second half of the Bruins’ 73-61 victory Sunday at Pauley Pavilion. “Tonight, we played a lot smarter and we’ve just got to stay together and continue to get through it the best we can,” Cronin said, “and it’s my job to help them.” There were strong bounce-back efforts across the …

No. 2 UCLA at No. 9 USC: Will JuJu Watkins and the Trojans strike back?
11 months, 1 week ago

No. 2 UCLA at No. 9 USC: Will JuJu Watkins and the Trojans strike back?

LA Times  

It has been almost four years since it happened, but Camryn Brown doesn’t forget. The UCLA guard can’t forget that two-point, double-overtime loss to USC at Galen Center during which the Bruins scored just two points in the second quarter and played without All-American Michaela Onyenwere. “That game is tied in there,” Brown said, pointing to her temple, “deep.” It’s …

USC falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak
11 months, 1 week ago

USC falls apart at the end and loses to Washington State, can’t build on winning streak

LA Times  

Boogie Ellis walked stiffly into the postgame interview room, dragging his left leg behind him the same way the fifth-year senior is trying to drag an underachieving USC team into the postseason picture. Ellis fought through a lingering hamstring injury to score 18 points with five rebounds, but lacked his usual explosiveness to make key shots down the stretch in …

No. 2 UCLA defeats rival No. 6 USC to remain undefeated on the season
11 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 2 UCLA defeats rival No. 6 USC to remain undefeated on the season

LA Times  

UCLA’s Charisma Osborne, left, battles USC’s McKenzie Forbes for the ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 71-64 win Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. 6 USC its first loss of the year 71-64 on Saturday, and when UCLA guard Londynn Jones tossed the ball in the air, it didn’t go much higher than the 5-foot-4 guard’s head. USC’s JuJu Watkins …

The refreshing rise of USC’s Miller Moss and UCLA’s Ethan Garbers from obscurity to stardom
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The refreshing rise of USC’s Miller Moss and UCLA’s Ethan Garbers from obscurity to stardom

LA Times  

Miller Moss, left, threw six touchdown passes in USC’s Holiday Bowl win over Louisville. But homegrown, unheralded quarterbacks Miller Moss and Ethan Garbers shifted the narrative for the Trojans and Bruins this month. Moss patiently waited his turn for three seasons and then blossomed in a matter of hours Wednesday night, throwing six touchdown passes during USC’s Holiday Bowl victory …

‘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 …

Ethan Garbers rallies UCLA to 35-22 victory over Boise State in LA Bowl
1 year ago

Ethan Garbers rallies UCLA to 35-22 victory over Boise State in LA Bowl

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The junior quarterback told coach Chip Kelly that he did not feel well enough to start Saturday’s LA Bowl against Boise State, but when Collin Schlee was injured during the third quarter with the Bruins trailing, Garbers knew he had to come into the game. Garbers …

UCLA plays hard for coach Chip Kelly in win over Boise State
1 year ago

UCLA plays hard for coach Chip Kelly in win over Boise State

LA Times  

UCLA coach Chip Kelly got his first postseason win as the Bruins coach in the LA Bowl against Boise State on Saturday at SoFi Stadium. Just when it looked like the entire UCLA football program was crumbling around Kelly’s shaky feet, his kids showed up for him, played smart for him, shut up his critics, covered his back, and mounted …

Ethan Garbers proves he has the ‘it’ factor, delivering UCLA to LA Bowl win
1 year ago

Ethan Garbers proves he has the ‘it’ factor, delivering UCLA to LA Bowl win

LA Times  

UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers celebrates with his teammates after leading the Bruins to a 35-22 comeback win over Boise State in the LA Bowl at SoFi Stadium on Saturday night. Despite injuries and inconsistent play on offense throughout the season, the redshirt junior led the Bruins to their first bowl win since 2015 with a triumphant second half Saturday, entering …

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 …

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 …

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