A season-best performance on the defensive end wasn’t enough for the Bruins to pull away early – they needed their young shooters to come alive in the second half. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard David Singleton scored 15 points on a career-high five 3-pointers in UCLA men’s basketball’s win over Chaminade on Tuesday. Singleton was the second-leading scorer for the Bruins and his plus-26 plus-minus was a team-high. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin staff)
The Bruins’ problems followed them 2,500 miles across the Pacific Ocean. UCLA men’s basketball (4-2) dropped its second straight game Monday night, falling to BYU (4-2) in the quarterfinal of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational by a score of 78-63. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Jules Bernard came off the bench for UCLA men’s basketball and scored a team-high 16 points in the Bruins’ loss to BYU on Monday night.
The Bruins suffered a reality check on their home floor. After leading by as many as 13 points, UCLA men’s basketball (4-1) dropped its first game of the season with an 88-78 loss to Hofstra (3-2) at Pauley Pavilion on Thursday night. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt sophomore forward Jalen Hill (left) scored a career-high 24 points in UCLA men’s basketball’s loss to Hofstra on Thursday. Hill also reeled in 12 rebounds. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Several Bruins have had to juggle rehab, winning and defensive lessons early as their season-opening homestand nears its end. UCLA men’s basketball (4-0) will host Hofstra (2-2) on Thursday night in the last matchup of a five-game stretch at Pauley Pavilion to open the Bruins’ season. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt freshman forward Shareef O’Neal scored his first collegiate points in UCLA men’s basketball’s victory over Southern Utah on Monday. O’Neal drilled his lone 3-point attempt of the game and went 2-of-4 from the free throw line on the night. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruin defense continues to hit benchmarks and win games. UCLA men’s basketball (4-0) never trailed in its 76-61 victory over Southern Utah (2-2) on Monday. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Chris Smith scored a career-high 20 points in UCLA men’s basketball’s victory over Southern Utah on Monday. Smith also picked up a block and a steal in 27 minutes on the court. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)
Mick Cronin’s Cincinnati teams were known for their defense. The coach brought that defensive style to Westwood, and the Bruins used it to their advantage Friday night. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Chris Smith led UCLA men’s basketball in scoring for the first time this season, dropping a season-high 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field. Smith also recorded eight rebounds and two steals. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Nov. 15 at 12:09 p.m. The Runnin’ Rebels have never beat the Bruins, but if history means anything, they are getting closer. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior guard Prince Ali is averaging 11.0 points per game through UCLA men’s basketball’s first two outings. Ali also leads the Bruins with 15 free throw attempts on the season. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
