UCLA defeats ASU in Pac-12 quarterfinals, 80-75

LAS VEGAS — The first half of UCLA’s quarterfinal Pac-12 Tournament game against Arizona State was a replay – and not one UCLA cared to see again. The Bruins lacked energy, content to let the Sun Devils do whatever they wanted on either end of the floor. The setting – MGM Grand Garden Arena – […]

Bruins, Sun Devils to cross paths again at Pac-12 Tournament

LAS VEGAS — Of all the things Shabazz Muhammad will see when he returns to his hometown for the Pac-12 Tournament this week – family, friends, his mother’s cooking – he has one thing on his mind. “Winning it,” Muhammad said. After receiving a bye for the opening round by winning the regular-season championship, Muhammad […]

Women’s basketball dominates against Cal to reach Pac-12 Tournament final

Redshirt senior forward Alyssia Brewer looked down, adjusted her feet and then leapt up, batting the ball behind her. Redshirt junior forward Atonye Nyingifa grabbed the loose ball and then fired it ahead to senior forward Markel Walker for a wide-open layup. The Bruins never looked back.

UCLA women’s basketball holds off Utah to advance to semifinals of Pac-12 Tournament

After blowing a 13-point lead, UCLA fought back to beat Utah 54-43 in the second round of the Pac-12 Tournament, overcoming a sluggish offensive performance. It was a slow start for both teams, with just two points scored in the game’s first five minutes. The Bruins got out to an early 16-10 lead, led by […]