Ball movement and ball security – one team exhibited both of those traits Saturday night, and it wasn’t UCLA. Oregon (13-7, 3-4 Pac-12) assisted on 19 of its 32 made field goals, including all but two of its 3-pointers, and held off a late UCLA comeback for a 94-91 win in Eugene, Oregon. Coach Steve […]
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Bruins burrowed by Beavers in second straight loss for men’s basketball
For 17 games, offense was not a problem for the Bruins. But for the second time in its past two games, UCLA men’s basketball (13-6, 4-3 Pac-12) lost as a result of poor shooting, falling 69-63 at Oregon State (11-7, 3-3) on Thursday night. The Bruins, who did not shoot under 40 percent from the […]
UCLA men’s basketball to strive for victories after recent losses
It’s a big trip for the Bruins. UCLA men’s basketball (13-5, 4-2 Pac-12) heads north this week to take on Oregon State (10-7, 2-3) and Oregon (12-6, 2-3), looking to pad an NCAA Tournament resume that has grown shaky after recent losses to Stanford (10-8, 4-1) and Colorado (11-7, 3-3). The Bruins are still projected […]
Cold shooting dooms UCLA men’s basketball in 68-59 loss to Colorado
This post was updated Jan. 13 at 10:35 p.m. UCLA’s performance Saturday night might have been “as cold as the Rockies,” but it sure wasn’t refreshing. “When we took the floor I thought we were flat,” said coach Steve Alford. “I think that was as poor as we’ve played all year.” UCLA struggled to hit […]
UCLA men’s basketball triumphs over Utah in 83-64 blowout home win
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 11:08 p.m. It wasn’t until their sixth shot Thursday night that the Bruins finally missed. Even then, they grabbed the offensive rebound and promptly scored. UCLA men’s basketball (13-4, 4-1 Pac-12) never trailed en route to an 83-64 home victory over Utah (10-6, 2-3) on Thursday night, with […]
UCLA men’s basketball will rely on top players to challenge Utah
Entering the season, UCLA men’s basketball only had two known quantities in junior guard Aaron Holiday and senior center Thomas Welsh. The Bruins’ frontcourt depth took another hit after freshmen forwards Jalen Hill and Cody Riley were suspended for shoplifting in China, forcing redshirt sophomore Alex Olesinski into the rotation as the first frontcourt player […]
Around the League: Winter sports open with strong matchups and sweeping wins
Men’s volleyball Melissa Zhang, Assistant Sports editor No. 3 UCLA (3-0) is currently the highest ranked MPSF team in the NCAA, coming in behind Ohio State (1-0) and Long Beach State (4-0). The Bruins swept nonconference opponents McKendree and King in the Wooden Men’s Classic this weekend. No. 13 Grand Canyon (3-0) has also started […]