UCLA men’s basketball had some unexpected news before its game against Sacramento State tonight. Redshirt senior forward Travis Wear, who coach Steve Alford had anticipated could be ready to return by tonight, hung back from the layup line, instead standing on the sidelines in a track suit, out for the game. Read more...
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November 18, 9:30 pm
UCLA heads into half with 36-23 advantage over Sacramento State
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November 18, 12:00 am
UCLA basketball hopes Travis Wear will return against Sacramento State
It has not been the most challenging of schedules for UCLA men’s basketball through its first two games. While the nation’s elite teams, such as Duke and Kansas, and Kentucky and Michigan State, have already squared off against each other, UCLA’s opponents have not shared the same historic pedigree; Drexel and Oakland had a combined record of 29-36 last season. Read more...
Photo: After some hot shooting in the second half of UCLA’s game against San Marcos, sophomore guard Jordan Adams hopes the streak continues.
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November 12, 11:38 pm
UCLA men’s basketball bags decisive victory over Oakland
Leading a three on zero fastbreak, Kyle Anderson was flanked by a teammate on either side and nothing but the rim in front of him. Poised to convert on what looked to be the easiest points the Bruins would get all night, the sophomore guard found a way to squander the opportunity. Read more...
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November 12, 6:56 pm
No. 24 UCLA leads Oakland 44-24 at halftime
After 20 minutes of play, No. 24 UCLA leads Oakland 44-24. In front of a crowd with plenty of holes, UCLA’s offense moved about as quickly as the Pauley Pavilion turnstiles early in the first half. Read more...
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November 12, 12:34 am
Men’s basketball looks to maintain first-half energy against Oakland
Zach LaVine was all alone. The freshman guard raced ahead of the pack on a breakaway during UCLA’s season opener against Drexel, leaped and cocked his arm back, ready to unleash one of his already-signature tomahawk dunks. Read more...
Photo: After an up-and-down opening game against Drexel, UCLA will look to have a more consistent effort in tonight’s game against Oakland.
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November 9, 12:47 am
Men’s basketball triumphs over Dragons
David Wear needed a breather. With ten minutes left to play in the second half of Friday night’s season opener against Drexel, a 72-67 win, the redshirt senior forward had his hands on his hips and breathed heavily. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt senior forward David Wear was forced to log heavy minutes in the season opener due to the team’s foul trouble early on.
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November 8, 10:05 pm
UCLA leads Drexel 42-31 at halftime
Last Wednesday, UCLA’s first exhibition game against Cal State San Bernardino was delayed by a brief lights malfunction. While Friday’s 9:06 p.m. tip against Drexel was promptly observed, the Bruins nearly shot the lights out in the first 20 minutes. Read more...