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March 27, 10:27 pm

UCLA men’s basketball runs out of magic against Gonzaga

HOUSTON — It was as good as the Bruins could’ve hoped for. And it still wasn’t enough. Unable to take advantage of an uncharacteristic off night from sharpshooting Gonzaga, UCLA’s dark-horse ride through the NCAA tournament came to an end – as did its season – as the Bulldogs defeated the Bruins 74-62 Friday night at NRG Stadium. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell was the lone UCLA player who found a way to consistently drive and score against the Gonzaga defense Friday night. Powell tied for a team high with his 16 points, nearly matching his team-high scoring average of 16.4 points per game. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruins senior staff)

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March 27, 6:32 pm

Men’s basketball falls to Gonzaga 74-62 in Sweet 16

HOUSTON — Heartbreak City doesn’t refer to Houston, apparently. After falling behind by 19 to Gonzaga, there was no late-game magic for UCLA this time, as the Bruins fell 74-62 in the Sweet 16. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell put up a standout effort in his final game as a Bruin, notching 16 points, five rebounds and three blocks in UCLA’s 74-62 loss to Gonzaga in the Sweet 16. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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March 26, 6:34 pm

UCLA vs. Gonzaga: Position matchups and scouting report

HOUSTON — Well what do you know, another rematch. After dispatching No. 14-seeded UAB in the Round of 32, No. 11 UCLA’s reward is a Sweet 16 matchup with No. Read more...

Photo: Senior guards Norman Powell (front left) and Bryon Wesley (front right) have grown accustomed to facing each other over the past four years, as Wesley played at USC from 2011-2014 before transferring to Gonzaga this season. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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March 26, 5:14 pm

UCLA men’s basketball preps to face strong Gonzaga offense in Sweet 16

HOUSTON — Bryce Alford rose up for a 3-pointer and released, only to watch the ball clank off the side of the rim. The next shot hit the front of the iron. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Kevon Looney goes up for a layup during Thursday’s practice at the cavernous NRG Stadium, which is where the Bruins will face the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the Sweet 16 on Friday. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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March 24, 6:40 pm

Scoring runs may prove pivotal in Sweet 16 matchup against Gonzaga

In March Madness, a team’s season could come down to a single scoring run. Just ask the 2006 Gonzaga Bulldogs, who allowed the Bruins to mount an 11-0 run over the final 3:26 of the Sweet 16 game that year. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Norman Powell said playing the full 40 minutes will be key for UCLA against Gonzaga in the Sweet 16 on Friday. The Bulldogs possess one of the most lethal offenses in the country and are capable of putting up big offensive numbers in short time spurts. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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March 21, 3:50 pm

Bo Knows: Bruins capable of challenging title contenders with inside-out approach

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — When Steve Alford walked off the court at the KFC Yum! Center Saturday, he may have felt the need to pinch himself. Because surely, UCLA’s performance in its 92-75 win over the University of Alabama-Birmingham was the stuff of dreams. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Kevon Looney played an integral role in UCLA’s dominance of UAB in the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 Saturday. Looney and his partner in the frontcourt – junior forward/center Tony Parker – accounted for 38 points and 23 rebounds. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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