Bo Knows: Senior guard Norman Powell’s contribution to team invaluable

HOUSTON — As the final seconds ticked off the clock at NRG Stadium Friday night, Norman Powell’s face disappeared behind a towel. Sitting on the bench for one last time as a Bruin, the senior guard shrouded his face behind the cloth as he tried to regain his composure. By the time he left UCLA’s […]

UCLA men’s basketball runs out of magic against Gonzaga

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 […]

Men’s basketball falls to Gonzaga 74-62 in Sweet 16

HOUSTON — Heartbreak City doesn’t refer to Houston, apparently. After falling behind by 19 to Gonzaga, there was no late-game magic for UCLA this time, as the Bruins fell 74-62 in the Sweet 16. The first half was hardly an example of top-tier play, as both UCLA and Gonzaga found themselves mired in simultaneous cold […]

Men’s basketball trails Gonzaga 35-28 at halftime in the Sweet 16

HOUSTON — It may not be pretty, but at least the half is over. That’s the best that could be said after the Bruins and the Bulldogs combined to miss 48 shots during a foul-ridden first half of play, with Gonzaga holding a 35-28 lead at the break. Far from their high scoring first meeting, […]

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 […]

Scoring runs may prove pivotal in Sweet 16 matchup against Gonzaga

In March Madness, a team’s season could come down to a single scoring run. Just ask the 2006 Gonzaga Bulldogs, who allowed the Bruins to mount an 11-0 run over the final 3:26 of the Sweet 16 game that year. Gonzaga led UCLA by double digits for almost the entire game – but it didn’t […]