After losing to USC in its first matchup, UCLA was able to right the ship the second time around and dismantle the Trojans on Sunday afternoon. Read more...
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February 25, 11:06 pm
Tony Parker sees double-digit minutes at USC game
For much of the season, Tony Parker has found himself on the bench watching his fellow freshman teammates play extended minutes. He’s expressed his disappointment before, but had to keep much of the frustration inside, waiting for a chance to contribute. Read more...
Photo: Freshman forward/center Tony Parker had his best statistical game of the Pac-12 season Sunday at USC, adding eight points in 17 minutes. He might see more time with Travis Wear injured.
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February 24, 8:04 pm
UCLA revives tradition, defeats USC in managers’ game
Shoe-squeaks pierced the silence of the empty Pauley Pavilion, and the single row of courtside fans squeaked almost as loudly. The ball bounced up and down, across the court, but the heads of five-or-so onlookers – seated far up – didn’t do much bouncing. Read more...
Photo: UCLA men’s basketball managers defeated USC’s managers 58-35 at Pauley Pavilion on Friday night. The game was a continuation of a team manager tradition that last took place in 1996.
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February 24, 6:50 pm
Court Visions: Bruins need to stay cool as competition heats up
If someone hits you, do you hit back? Do you start a fight? Or do you handle it diplomatically? When Norman Powell was shoved Sunday afternoon, he shoved back. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Norman Powell is restrained by his teammates after an altercation with Trojan center Omar Oraby.
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February 24, 5:28 pm
Men’s basketball defeats Trojans with career-best performances
Larry Drew II had that look in his eye. Right after he hit his second 3-pointer less than four minutes into the game, it was clear that he wasn’t going to leave UCLA without beating USC. Read more...
Photo: David Wear scored 11 rebounds in UCLA’s win over USC on Sunday. The Bruins defeated the Trojans in the teams’ second meeting of the year
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February 24, 1:40 pm
UCLA leads USC 47-26 at halftime
Highlights from USC’s overtime win over UCLA on Jan. 30 played during the Trojans’ introduction video for Sunday’s rematch at the Galen Center. The Bruins used the message as motivation, jumping out a 14-4 lead and carrying a 47-26 advantage into halftime. Read more...
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February 22, 2:09 am
Court Visions: Video scouting provides extra set of eyes
If coach Ben Howland is the team’s professor of basketball, Jason Ludwig is each Bruin’s individual tutor. Read more...
Photo: UCLA will be keeping a close watch on USC redshirt senior forward Eric Wise when the teams face off this weekend at the Galen Center.