This post was updated Feb. 6 at 11:33 p.m. UCLA Ranking: No. 6 Strength: Floor Weakness: Bars X-Factor: Jordan Chiles UCLA gymnastics’ floor lineup has been its backbone this season, with its highest-reaching performance coming in Saturday’s win over Michigan State, earning a nation-leading floor 49.800 total. Read more...
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Gymnastics, Sports
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February 5, 9:33 pm
UCLA gymnastics’ upperclassmen spearhead success, inspire younger teammates
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 11:20 p.m. Fans waited with bated breath for the judges’ scores. And then the scoreboards flipped – it was a pair of 10s. Read more...
Photo: Graduate students Chae Campbell, Brooklyn Moors, senior Emily Lee, junior Jordan Chiles, sophomore Sydney Barros and freshman Macy McGowan huddle before competing in UCLA’s floor lineup on Saturday. (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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February 5, 9:25 pm
UCLA women’s basketball proves tough nut to crack in ranked win over Ohio State
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 9:49 p.m. In its first game of the season, UCLA defeated Louisville by seven points in Paris. The seven-point margin has proven to be the narrowest of the season, as the Bruins have emerged victorious in each of their subsequent contests by more than 10 points. Read more...
Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts jumps over an Ohio State player to shoot a jump shot. Betts put up a team-high 19 points after reaching a first-half double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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February 5, 8:10 am
Scouting report: UCLA women’s basketball vs. Ohio State
No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (21-0, 9-0 Big Ten) will take on the second-best Big Ten team in No. 8 Ohio State (20-1, 9-1). UCLA women’s basketball is the only NCAA team, on both the men’s and women’s sides, to remain undefeated, and will face their highest-ranked conference opponent Wednesday night. Read more...
Men's Basketball, Sports
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February 4, 10:44 pm
Before NBA legends, UCLA men’s basketball conquers Michigan State in final seconds
This post was updated Feb. 5 at 12:17 a.m. The stars were out at Pauley Pavilion on Tuesday night. Not to be confused with the blue glow sticks that littered the stands. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson – two NBA legends who made names for themselves in Los Angeles – came to Westwood representing their respective alma maters. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA men’s basketball celebrate after scoring a point. Coach Mick Cronin’s squad took down No. 9 Michigan State on Tuesday night, withstanding pressure in the game’s final seconds. (Michael Gallagher/Assistant Photo editor)
Men's Basketball, Sports
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February 3, 8:42 pm
Michigan State to challenge elements of UCLA men’s basketball’s winning trend
Early January sent the Bruins into a downward spiral. But since losing four in a row against Big Ten competition, coach Mick Cronin’s group rattled off five consecutive wins – the longest active streak in the conference. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Dylan Andrews protects the ball while scanning the court. UCLA men’s basketball’s starting floor general has seen an uptick in his offensive production in the last five games. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
Sports, Women's Water Polo
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February 3, 7:23 pm
Women’s water polo loses Triton Invitational title to USC in 1st loss since 2023
Discipline is one of coach Adam Wright’s leading pillars of success. And while last year’s discipline may have awarded the Bruins an undefeated season, this year’s lack of discipline handed this season’s team its first loss since 2023. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore goalkeeper Lauren Steele raises her arm to pass the ball. Steele notched a season-high 14 saves against UC Irvine at the Triton Invitational. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)