Arizona State tried. The Sun Devils (9-10, 2-4 Pac-12) really did. The visitors, who are ninth in the conference, made it close with a late first-half run that extended into the second half to cut the lead to just seven points with 12 minutes left in the game. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Aaron Holiday had eight points in another edition of UCLA’s patented run against ASU. The Bruins have utilized these runs en route to a 19-1 record. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)
For two weeks, T.J. Leaf was the best-kept secret in college basketball, the forward’s dazzling play overshadowed by the wizardry of fellow freshman Lonzo Ball. Then UCLA played Kentucky, and Leaf exploded onto the national stage with 17 points and 13 rebounds in the Bruins’ victory. Read more...
Photo: Lonzo Ball gets all the hype, but fellow freshman T.J. Leaf has emerged as a key cog for UCLA basketball. NBA scouts have projected the forward to be a potential top draft pick. (Mackenzie Possee/Assistant Photo editor)
Twelve national championship banners and 26 consensus first-team All-Americans later, UCLA and Arizona are still the flagship programs for Pac-12 men’s basketball. But even with 95 meetings between them, only one matters to both teams right now – Saturday night’s game. Read more...
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Coming off of strong performances against ranked opponents in the first invitational of the season, UCLA women’s water polo looks to continue its hot start at the UCSB Winter Invitational this weekend. Read more...
Photo: No. 3 UCLA will compete in their second tournament of the season this week at UCSB. Junior attacker Devin Grab says this week’s focus for the team is defense. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Ali vs. Frazier, Coke vs. Pepsi, the Hatfields vs. the McCoys – all of these are iconic rivalries and another one will play out Friday. The No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore opposite/setter Micah Ma’a is one of only four Bruins to play every single set this season. Ma’a has notched 107 assists and 24 kills, which rank first and fifth on the team respectively. (Hannah Ye/Daily Bruin senior staff)
While Bruin athletes continue competing in Westwood, here’s a look at some of the biggest news from the rest of the Pac-12. Track and fieldMichael Hull, assistant Sports editor Nike co-founder Phil Knight has donated hundreds of millions of dollars over the years to the University of Oregon athletics department, and the track and field program has reaped the benefits. Read more...
Photo: UCLA downed USC by 15, but it was really a show between two players. UCLA junior forward Monique Billings dropped 28 points and added 11 rebounds while USC senior guard Courtney Jaco notched 27 points. (Daily Bruin file photo)
Twelve days. That’s how long Evan Zhu spent on campus before he played No. 1 doubles and No. 3 singles in UCLA men’s tennis’ season-opening win over Grand Canyon. Read more...
Photo: Freshman Evan Zhu made his debut against Grand Canyon on Wednesday afternoon. He won his singles match in three sets and his doubles match with junior Martin Redlicki 6-2. (Courtesy of Don Liebig/ASUCLA)
