UCLA coach Cori Close demands more from Bruins after sweep by USC
In Hollywood, blockbuster hits always get a sequel — even in women’s college basketball. UCLA versus USC I was an instant classic, fit for the…
JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten title
Roars rained down from each corner of Pauley Pavilion, every soul in the hallowed hoops arena knowing full well the fate of the crosstown showdown…
Big minutes for Aday Mara coincide with winning time for UCLA
Given one statistic about Aday Mara’s value, UCLA coach Mick Cronin matched it with one of his own.When a reporter mentioned that the Bruins are…
Another dominant effort by Lauren Betts as UCLA routs Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Lauren Betts had 26 points and 10 rebounds and second-ranked UCLA routed Wisconsin 91-61 on Wednesday night to set up a showdown with No.…
How Carson Schwesinger went from walk-on to UCLA’s top NFL prospect
INDIANAPOLIS — After his first practices at UCLA, where Carson Schwesinger began as a walk-on, the linebacker called his mother with a major declaration. It wasn’t a…
Elina Aarnisalo’s late free throws deliver UCLA a win at Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Elina Aarnisalo made two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining to give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 comeback win over Iowa on Sunday.Lauren…
Ducks defeat Bruins in OT after John Gibson exits with injury
BOSTON — Leo Carlsson scored with 1:21 left in overtime to give the Ducks a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins on Saturday night and extend their…
No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball barely beats No. 22 Michigan State
Londynn Jones made a pull-up jumper.Kiki Rice got a steal.Janiah Barker scored a tough putback layup.Rice hit free throws.And then, Timea Gardiner hit the biggest…
Mika Webster-Longin shines in UCLA gymnastics win over Penn State
Mika Webster-Longin nudged assistant coach Mark Freeman as she prepared to watch her teammates compete on the beam. She needed to lock arms with her…
UCLA men’s basketball survives late scare to narrowly beat Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Dylan Andrews exhaled, took two dribbles, spun the ball and swished the free throw.After so much had gone wrong for UCLA, including two missed…
JuJu Watkins’ sensational game carries No. 6 USC past No. 1 UCLA
JuJu Watkins is used to feeling the weight of the world on her shoulders. She’d been raised on the basketball court in that kind of…
UCLA men’s winning streak comes to an end against Illinois
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Skyy Clark’s three-pointer was well off the mark, UCLA’s latest empty possession triggering more vitriol.“Skyy you suck!” chanted the Illinois students who felt jilted…
After teamwide illness, UCLA routs Penn State for 7th win in a row
As the sickness worsened, UCLA’s practice facility became more sparsely populated.By Friday, a team missing Skyy Clark, Tyler Bilodeau, Aday Mara and William Kyle III…
No. 1 UCLA women fend off a pesky No. 8 Ohio State
The highly anticipated matchup between UCLA and Ohio State — two of the nation’s top-10 women’s basketball teams — turned into a battle of who…
Jordan Chiles’ perfect floor score lifts UCLA over Michigan State
Jordan Chiles danced with the crowd before cheering for Brooklyn Moors as she completed her floor routine. The UCLA crowd wanted, pleaded for a perfect…
Sebastian Mack’s late heroics lifts UCLA men’s basketball over USC
Whatever it takes.Having rolled off one win after another the last two weeks, UCLA found another way to prevail Monday night.Their leading scorer sidelined by…
Lauren Betts leads No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball past No. 8 Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Lauren Betts scored a career-high 33 points, Kiki Rice added 19, and No. 1 UCLA defeated No. 8 Maryland 82-67 on Sunday.The…
UCLA’s basketball faces late nights, long trips and endless games
SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines Arena had mostly cleared out late Friday night, a few fans lingering to take photos with players and coaches on the court.Outside…
Jordan Chiles puts in superhero-like performance for UCLA gymnastics
One after another, comic-book-style designs of UCLA gymnasts appeared on the jumbotron. But it was clear one Bruin was omitted.“Wait, we’re missing someone,” a text…
UCLA fends off Washington to pick up its third consecutive win
SEATTLE — The big guy did it again.Three days after his breakout game, Aday Mara made sure UCLA didn’t falter with two huge baskets in the…