Heading into Saturday’s Pac-12 opener, UCLA had a major concern against a USC team that features three players 6-foot-10 or taller – rebounding. Read more...
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January 5, 1:36 pm
UCLA leads USC 56-34 at halftime
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December 28, 11:32 pm
UCLA’s Tony Parker grabs last-minute 75-67 win over Alabama
With halftime coming to an end and UCLA trailing 34-33, Alabama took the court at Pauley Pavilion to warm back up for the second half. UCLA’s side was empty. Read more...
Photo: With two important rebounds, a block and a pair of free throws, sophomore forward/center Tony Parker helped UCLA break its tie with Alabama and emerge with a victory.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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December 14, 8:44 pm
Travis Wear bounces back in 95-71 win over Prairie View A&M
Travis Wear was poised for a comeback. All his full recovery from injury needed was a bump into the starting lineup. Bouncing back from zero and two point performances, Wear had his best shooting performance of the season Saturday in a 95-71 win over the Prairie View A&M Panthers. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior forward Travis Wear continued to return to form after his appendectomy, scoring 10 points and starting for the first time this season.