M. hoops: 49ers outhustle Bruins

Long Beach State’s perimeter shooting may not have threatened the Bruins chances of winning, but UCLA fans nevertheless held a collective breath when the 49ers fired from outside. Despite shooting an anemic 1-for-17 from beyond the arc, the 49ers grabbed 17 offensive rebounds, keeping them competitive throughout the night. “We’ve got a real issue to […]

M. basketball: Improved defense from Fey and Hollins leads to win

Despite being out-rebounded for the first time this season, UCLA could not find fault in its two big men for their defensive efforts. Seven-footers Michael Fey and Ryan Hollins controlled the interior throughout the game and the final statistics reflected it. Hollins blocked five shots and also took two charges in the first half, thwarting […]

M. basketball: Young players look to adjust, improve their defensive play

Season openers against lowly non-conference opponents mark the first opportunity for freshman to showcase their talent. For UCLA, its win over Chicago State also identified the weaknesses it needs to shore up in the future. As the Bruins prepare to take on Western Illinois, a team that went 3-25 last year, tonight at Pauley Pavilion, […]