Monday, January 12

Men’s basketball beats Southern Utah to net best defensive start to season in 9 years

The Bruin defense continues to hit benchmarks and win games. UCLA men’s basketball (4-0) never trailed in its 76-61 victory over Southern Utah (2-2) on Monday. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Chris Smith scored a career-high 20 points in UCLA men’s basketball’s victory over Southern Utah on Monday. Smith also picked up a block and a steal in 27 minutes on the court. (Daniel Leibowitz/Daily Bruin staff)


UCLA men’s basketball trounces UNLV to start season on 3-game win streak

Mick Cronin’s Cincinnati teams were known for their defense. The coach brought that defensive style to Westwood, and the Bruins used it to their advantage Friday night. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Chris Smith led UCLA men’s basketball in scoring for the first time this season, dropping a season-high 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field. Smith also recorded eight rebounds and two steals. (Niveda Tennety/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s basketball anticipates tough offensive matchup against UNLV

This post was updated Nov. 15 at 12:09 p.m. The Runnin’ Rebels have never beat the Bruins, but if history means anything, they are getting closer. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior guard Prince Ali is averaging 11.0 points per game through UCLA men’s basketball’s first two outings. Ali also leads the Bruins with 15 free throw attempts on the season. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


Men’s basketball lassos win over Gauchos in second-half comeback

This post was updated Nov. 11 at 9:48 p.m. Almost six minutes into the Bruins’ Sunday afternoon matchup with the Gauchos, they had scored just five points. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Jules Bernard scored 20 points and hauled in eight rebounds in UCLA men’s basketball’s Sunday afternoon victory over UC Santa Barbara. Both marks tied career-highs for Bernard, who also led the Bruins with three 3-pointers in the game. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA men’s basketball to host UCSB with 16-year win record at stake

The Gauchos haven’t beat the Bruins in nearly 16 years, but first-year coach Mick Cronin has yet to meet them on the court at all. UCLA men’s basketball (1-0) will host UC Santa Barbara (1-0) in Pauley Pavilion on Sunday with the last matchup between the teams coming in December, 2016. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt freshman guard Tyger Campbell led UCLA men’s basketball with 15 points, five assists, and played 38 minutes Wednesday against Long Beach State. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Men’s basketball overcomes Long Beach State in season opener with late comeback

The Bruins found a way to win. UCLA men’s basketball (1-0) squeezed past Long Beach State (0-1) in its season opener Wednesday night at Pauley Pavilion, defeating the Beach 69-65 in a game that they only led for a total of 7:07. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt sophomore forward Cody Riley (left) led UCLA men’s basketball with seven field goals in the UCLA’ season-opening victory over Long Beach State on Wednesday. Riley poured in 14 points on 7-of-12 shooting to go along with three rebounds, a steal and a block. (MacKenzie Coffman/Daily Bruin senior staff)




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