How UCLA aced the transfer portal to build a Final Four roster
TAMPA, Fla. — If at first UCLA coaches don’t sign a recruit, they try, try again.Relying on years of relationships fostered through high school recruiting, the Bruins…
How to watch UCLA vs. UConn in the Final Four and what to expect
Here’s what you need to know about No. 1 UCLA vs. No. 2 Connecticut in NCAA tournament women’s Final Four:When: Friday, 6:30 p.m. PDTWhere: Amalie…
How gymnast Katelyn Rosen got back in her zone, lifted UCLA teammates
The weight of expectations hung on Katelyn Rosen’s shoulders.Rosen was fresh off a freshman campaign at UCLA in which she earned All Pac-12 honors, often…
Did UCLA’s DeShaun Foster reload roster? Five questions going into spring practice
Remember those sayings about college football coaches in their first few seasons? You know, how people would justify their struggles? It’s still early. Give him…
Lauren Betts and UCLA look to tap talent to avenge loss to LSU
SPOKANE, Wash. — Cori Close pulls up the year-old film for clues. The UCLA coach searches clips of UCLA’s Sweet 16 loss to Louisiana State last year…
UCLA juniors determined to finally advance past the Sweet 16
SPOKANE, Wash. — Kiki Rice remembers the feeling. The bitter emotions she felt sitting on the training table in UCLA’s locker room in Albany, N.Y., while processing…
Leo Carlsson scores twice as Ducks rout the Boston Bruins
Leo Carlsson scored twice, Jackson LaCombe had a goal and an assist and the Ducks beat Boston 6-2 on Wednesday night, extending the Bruins winless…
March Madness: Lauren Betts leads UCLA women into Sweet 16
The crowd at Pauley Pavilion rose as one as the seconds ticked down. This second half deserved a standing ovation.UCLA claimed an 84-67 win over…
Kings set a franchise record in victory over Boston Bruins
Quinton Byfield scored for the seventh straight home game, and the Kings beat the Boston Bruins 7-2 on Sunday night to set a franchise record…
March Madness: UCLA men lose to Tennessee in NCAA tournament
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Given all the similarities in defense and toughness, the prevailing narrative about UCLA facing Tennessee was that it would be like looking in the…
UCLA again living the ‘we over me’ mantra in NCAA tourney
All Nike-sponsored schools playing in the NCAA tournament wear different colors of the same warmup shirt. The now-ubiquitous long-sleeve white shirt has “Nothing Easy” printed…
Mick Cronin, cheerleader? UCLA’s coach urges his team to believe
LEXINGTON, Ky. — For months, their coach has quickly yanked them off the court, publicly chastised them, screamed so loudly about mistakes during games that his voice…
March Madness: Lauren Betts leads UCLA women to win over Southern
Southern’s Tionna Lidge barely jumped for the opening tip. With UCLA’s Lauren Betts on the other side, the result seemed inevitable.Betts had 14 points and…
March Madness: UCLA overcomes Aday Mara injury to beat Utah State
LEXINGTON, Ky. — This was the desire last spring, when Mick Cronin reassembled his roster to gird it for any possibility in the games that matter most.A…
March Madness 2025: UCLA vs. Southern start time and how to watch
The Bruins are 30-2 overall and 18-2 in the Big Ten, with both losses coming in the regular season to rival USC. UCLA avenged those…
UCLA sets school record, earns NCAA tournament overall No. 1 seed
Gabriela Jaquez leapt out of her chair and whipped her fist through the air. Kiki Rice joined in, jumping up and down with her arms…
Led by Jordan Chiles, UCLA’s Olympians shine in final home meet
Roaring fans drowned out the Pauley Pavilion public-address announcer. Jordan Chiles needs no introduction. As her star continues to reach new heights, Chiles remains a…
UCLA men’s basketball survives collapse to barely beat Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. — It was a frighteningly familiar tale for UCLA.From fully locked in and comfortably ahead to being on the verge of collapse.What had been a…
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…