A Mick Cronin-led squad has yet to triumph over Gonzaga. But if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. And again. And again. And again. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Skyy Clark handles the ball. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
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December 29, 5:16 pm
UCLA women’s basketball defeats Nebraska, extends win streak to 13 games
This post was updated Dec. 19 at 8:14 p.m. UCLA’s leading scorer is back in uniform. Junior center Lauren Betts, who missed the team’s last two outings, suited up for the Bruins on Sunday afternoon. With the help of Betts, No. Read more...
Photo: Lauren Betts hoists the ball over her head looking to make a pass. The junior center returned to action after a two-game hiatus due to a knee injury sustained earlier in the season. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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December 28, 4:35 pm
UCLA men’s basketball takes down Gonzaga to end 8-year losing streak
California lifted its emergency drought period in March of 2023. And in December of 2024, the Bruins ended an eight-year drought of their own. No. 22 UCLA men’s basketball took down No. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Lavar Stefanovic celebrates with teammates. The Bruins took down the Bulldogs at the Intuit Dome for the first time in eight years. (Courtesy of Ross Turtletaub/Intersport)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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December 28, 11:47 am
UCLA women’s basketball readies for conference play against Nebraska, Michigan
The Bruins reenter the trials of conference play following a nine-day holiday break. No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (12-0, 1-0 Big Ten) will take on new conference rivals Nebraska (10-2, 1-0) and No. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Janiah Barker reaches up over an opponent. The Texas A&M transfer has averaged 10.2 points per game so far this season. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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December 21, 3:39 pm
UCLA men’s basketball narrowly falls to North Carolina, snapping 9-game win streak
NEW YORK CITY – Madison Square Garden is widely regarded as one of the most iconic arenas in sports. The Garden has historically been fitted for the clashes of titans. Read more...
Photo: Members of No. 18 UCLA men’s basketball look on the court. The team fell 76-74 to North Carolina on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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December 20, 10:59 pm
Double-digit Creighton flushing perches UCLA women’s basketball atop pecking order
The ghosts of March Madnesses past smiled upon the Bruins once more. Last year, UCLA narrowly edged out Creighton, emerging with a 67-63 victory in the second round of last season’s tournament. This time – facing four returning starters for the Bluejays – the Bruins left no room for interpretation, ending the first quarter on a 15-point run. Read more...
Photo: Members of the UCLA women’s basketball team celebrate a point. The top-ranked Bruins took down the Bluejays to claim their 12th straight victory of the season. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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December 20, 6:26 pm
‘Anybody’s game’: Men’s basketball seeks to avenge Sweet 16 loss to North Carolina
A battle between these two blue bloods happens once in a blue moon. With 17 titles between the Bruins and Tar Heels, the two are some of the most recognizable brands in all of college basketball. Read more...
Photo: Dylan Andrews dribbles up the court. The junior guard dropped a season-high 21 points against Prairie View A&M on Tuesday. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)