HOUSTON — It was as good as the Bruins could’ve hoped for. And it still wasn’t enough. Unable to take advantage of an uncharacteristic off night from sharpshooting Gonzaga, UCLA’s dark-horse ride through the NCAA tournament came to an end – as did its season – as the Bulldogs defeated the Bruins 74-62 Friday night […]
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UCLA vs. Gonzaga: Position matchups and scouting report
HOUSTON — Well what do you know, another rematch. After dispatching No. 14-seeded UAB in the Round of 32, No. 11 UCLA’s reward is a Sweet 16 matchup with No. 2-seeded Gonzaga, who gave the Bruins their only home loss of the season Dec. 13. In that contest the Bulldogs eviscerated the Bruins defense by […]
UCLA men’s basketball preps to face strong Gonzaga offense in Sweet 16
HOUSTON — Bryce Alford rose up for a 3-pointer and released, only to watch the ball clank off the side of the rim. The next shot hit the front of the iron. A puzzled look crossed the sophomore guard’s face as he glanced around at the towering black curtains draped behind the basket and the […]
Bruins dominate UAB Blazers in 92-75 blowout win
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — UCLA’s inclusion in the NCAA tournament was deemed a joke by those outside the Bruin locker room, an egregious mistake on behalf of the selection committee. But thanks to UCLA’s resident funnyman, it’s the Bruins who are laughing now. Tony Parker tallied a career-high 28 points and UCLA became the first – […]
UCLA vs. UAB: Position matchups and scouting report
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — When UCLA and the University of Alabama-Birmingham met all the way back on Nov. 28 for the seventh-place game in the Battle 4 Atlantis, few – if anyone – saw a rematch coming. Those directly involved in the contest certainly didn’t. “Who thought seventh-placed teams would be playing for a Sweet 16?” […]
Guard Bryce Alford plays pivotal role in 60-59 win against SMU
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After a season of getting knocked around, the Bruins finally appeared down for the count. But as sophomore guard Bryce Alford tumbled to the floor, his teammates descending upon him in an a dogpile near midcourt, UCLA showed it could take a punch, and throw one too. A critical goaltending call with […]
Men’s basketball looks to establish identity in game against SMU
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — So here sits UCLA, in a place many didn’t expect the Bruins to be, preparing to play a game most don’t expect them to win. The surprise of the Bruins’ selection into the tournament has worn off – both for the team and those outside the UCLA locker room. The initial outrage […]