A steal here, a three-pointer there and field goal after field goal – such was the day of Nirra Fields. It was a career game for the sophomore guard, one she likely won’t soon forget. Read more...
Sports
Men's Basketball, Sports
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December 22, 8:17 pm
Men’s basketball plays strong second-half defense in win over Weber State
Tied with No. 8 Duke at halftime, UCLA men’s basketball looked poised to topple one of the nation’s top teams on national television Thursday. But there were still 20 minutes left to play. In the second half, the Bruins were outscored by 17 and were outplayed in the second half for the third consecutive game, prompting questions about their ability to finish games. UCLA put those concerns to rest Sunday, playing stifling second-half defense en route to an 80-63 win over Weber State in front of a season-high crowd of 7,013. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson had a career-high 23 points and played a key role in UCLA’s win on Sunday.
Sports, Women's Basketball
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December 21, 4:04 pm
Women’s basketball commits season-high 22 turnovers, falls 66-60 to Auburn
For the third game this season, UCLA women’s basketball found itself on the verge of going above .500 for the first time. And once again, cue another missed opportunity. Read more...
Photo: Sixth-year senior forward Atonye Nyingifa and the Bruins have yet to post a winning record this season.
Sports, Women's Basketball
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December 20, 5:27 pm
Women’s basketball snags comeback win over Minnesota
With eight minutes left and the game tied 45 apiece, Minnesota’s junior guard Rachel Banham sparked an 8-0 Gophers run with back-to-back threes, giving Minnesota its biggest lead of the game. Read more...
Men's Basketball, Sports
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December 19, 9:49 pm
UCLA struggles against Duke defense
In defeating any enemy, a good strategy is not necessarily to attack head-on, but to cut off all modes of supply. Read more...
Photo: Duke freshman forward Jabari Parker showcased his talent against UCLA, with 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Men's Basketball, Sports
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December 19, 9:05 pm
Blue Devils dominate Bruins in second half
It was a perfect storyline. Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson was set to make his grand return to Madison Square Garden just over a Lincoln Tunnel’s ride away from where he played his high school basketball. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard/forward Kyle Anderson had six turnovers in UCLA’s loss to Duke, as the Blue Devils’ aggressive play caused problems for the Bruins in the second half.
Men's Basketball, Sports
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December 19, 5:27 pm
UCLA men’s basketball ties with Duke at halftime
NEW YORK—Madison Square Garden was posed as a neutral site for Thursday’s non-conference matchup between No. 8 Duke and UCLA, but in the first few minutes of the context, it looked and felt anything but. Read more...