UCLA women’s basketball starts NCAA Tournament on Saturday
To gear up for their upcoming challenges, UCLA’s women’s basketball team donned “MARCH MODE” T-shirts during the NCAA Tournament selection show. It felt like a preview not only of March 2024 but also 2025. For the third consecutive year, UCLA might need to overcome LSU to reach the Final Four. The Bruins find themselves in […]
Cori Close represents the principles of John Wooden at UCLA
Cori Close still makes it a point to see him before every home game. As she strolls down the hallway within Pauley Pavilion, Wooden’s Pyramid of Success in one hand and the championship banners in the other, she engages in a conversation with her mentor. “I tell him, ‘Dad, I want to make you proud,’” […]
UCLA basketball aims for a Friday start in the NCAA Tournament
CHICAGO — As the NCAA Tournament brackets are set to be revealed on Sunday, the focus for UCLA basketball is singular. It’s not about who they’ll face. It’s not about where they’ll play. Or even when they’ll play. The Bruins are hoping, perhaps more than anything, to schedule their game for Friday rather than Thursday. […]
UCLA basketball battles hard but falls to Purdue despite missing players.
UCLA Suffers Setback in Big Ten Tournament CHICAGO — Things deteriorated for UCLA midway through the first half of their game on Saturday, especially since they were already missing their top scorer. Point guard Donovan Dent, who had made a significant impact with his recent return, limped off to the locker room, accompanied by the […]
Tyler Bilodeau from UCLA is anticipated to be back for the NCAA Tournament.
In a positive turn of events, UCLA received news on Saturday that their top scorer, Tyler Bilodeau, has only a mild sprain in his right knee. Medical evaluations indicated no structural damage, and he is anticipated to return for the Bruins’ opening game in the NCAA Tournament next week. He had already sat out the […]
With Tyler Bilodeau injured, UCLA needs their big players to perform.
Injuries Challenge UCLA as They Move Forward in the Tournament CHICAGO – Mick Cronin is all too familiar with the toll injuries can take, especially this time of year. Three years back, UCLA was emerging as a national championship contender, but everything changed when forward Jalen Clark suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the last […]
UCLA manages to win against Michigan State despite Tyler Bilodeau’s injury.
UCLA Bruins Bounce Back After Tough Losses CHICAGO – They’ve certainly moved on from East Lansing. It’s been a whirlwind month for the UCLA Bruins following two crushing 53-point defeats against Michigan State. Yet, here they are now, looking strong and making a statement. Currently, they’ve secured a season-best winning streak, even after losing their […]
UCLA basketball won against Rutgers 72-59 in the Big Ten Tournament.
UCLA Advances in Big Ten Tournament with Strong Defense CHICAGO – Mick Cronin had an important thought for his team regarding their postseason chances. “If we need to score 80 points to win, we might not last long,” the UCLA basketball coach remarked late Thursday night. The Bruins are set to play at least one […]
UCLA basketball secures victory against Rutgers with Donovan Dent’s triple-double
CHICAGO — Donovan Dent Makes History with Triple-Double Donovan Dent was in prime form after achieving a historic rebound with just under three minutes remaining in the game. The UCLA point guard quickly set up Tyler Bilodeau for a 3-pointer and continued to showcase his game-changing skills. On Thursday night, Dent etched his name in […]
LeBron James and Luka Doncic bring joy to patients at UCLA Health
Typically, the lighting in hospital corridors doesn’t cater to celebrity visits. However, on Wednesday afternoon at UCLA Health Medical Center, two unanticipated guests cut through the usual sounds of IV machines and busy nurses. Lakers stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic entered the hospital not just as sports icons, but as bearers of something much […]