Tuesday, May 19

Rematch between UCLA, UAB brings back together two changed teams

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — When UCLA and the University of Alabama-Birmingham squared off in the consolation game of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas on Nov. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Bryce Alford enters Saturday’s third-round game against the University of Alabama-Birmingham on the heels of his nine-of-11 performance from beyond the arc against Southern Methodist University Thursday. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA overtakes CSUB 70-54 in Women’s National Invitation Tournament

While the women’s basketball team’s bid for the Women’s National Invitation Tournament was automatic, it’s passage into the second round was far from it. UCLA defeated Cal State Bakersfield Thursday night in the first round of the tournament 70-54. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Nirra Fields registered a double-double against Cal State Bakersfield after scoring 26 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Bo Knows: UCLA’s comeback win over SMU nothing short of miraculous

The basketball gods have a tender place in their hearts for UCLA. It’s the only logical explanation. Because nothing about UCLA’s illogical 60-59 comeback win over Southern Methodist University in the second round of the NCAA Tournament made much sense. Read more...

Photo: UCLA mounted an 8-0 scoring run in the final 1:06 to defeat Southern Methodist University in the second round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Guard Bryce Alford plays pivotal role in 60-59 win against SMU

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After a season of getting knocked around, the Bruins finally appeared down for the count. But as sophomore guard Bryce Alford tumbled to the floor, his teammates descending upon him in an a dogpile near midcourt, UCLA showed it could take a punch, and throw one too. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Bryce Alford bested Nic Moore (left), American Athletic Conference player of the year, by scoring a game-high 27 points on nine of 11 shooting from beyond the arc in UCLA’s 60-59 win. (Katie Meyers/Daily Bruin senior staff)