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UCLA's Upset Push Feels Imminent Once Again

The Bruins are in the March Madness tournament again, this year as a seven seed, and their road will be a difficult one to reach the Final Four, but it is more than possible.

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This Year's March Madness Is Make-or-Break for UCLA

Behind UConn, UCLA is one of the favorites to win the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. However, the stakes may be even higher for the Bruins. UCLA entered the tournament as the second overall No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 18

The Best (and Worst) March Madness Moments in UCLA History

UCLA is one of the most storied college basketball programs when it comes to March Madness, and the Bruins have a chance to extend that lore as the No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 18

Taking a Look at UCLA WBB’s Recent Tournament Appearances

Since 2023, UCLA has been among the best teams in women’s college basketball. However, the Bruins have yet to capture the national championship that would fully cement their dominance.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 18

UCLA Win Chances: Path to Victory Against UCF

UCLA’s first opponent in the 2026 NCAA Tournament will be No. 10 seed UCF. The Knights finished the season 21–11 and placed seventh in the Big 12, going 9–9 in conference play.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 18

3 Bruins Whose Impact Matters Most in the NCAA Tournament

UCLA will open the NCAA Tournament against Cal Baptist as the Bruins begin their national championship run. The Bruins have worked all season to reach this point, earning a position where they can enter the first round with confidence .

UCLA Bruins News / Swish Appeal / March 17

Is a championship Bruin? Evaluating UCLA’s path back to the Final Four in Phoenix

Last year, the UCLA Bruins reached the Final Four for the first time in program history. This season, expectations have risen as they are now a championship-or-bust team.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 17

UCLA's Cronin Provides Updates on Injured Stars

The UCLA Bruins may have dodged a bullet this week, leading into the NCAA Tournament, regarding injuries to their two best players. The Bruins enter the tournament as the 7 seed in the East Region and will take on the 10th seed UCF Knights on March 20.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 17

The UCLA Rotation Adjustments That Could Define March Madness

UCLA will need all hands on deck if it hopes to make a deep run in March Madness. While that sentiment applies to most teams entering the NCAA Tournament, it may be even more important for a team like UCLA.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 17

Why UCLA Got Screwed During Selection Sunday

UCLA now sits as a No. 7 seed and is set to face UCF on Friday. However, the Bruins’ placement in the bracket may not be the best-case scenario. The East Region is widely considered one of the most competitive sections of this year’s NCAA Tournament .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 17

Thirty and Thriving: UCLA Championship Season That Started Dynasty

In Westwood, the anticipation had been building for a year. In the mid-1960s, NCAA rules barred freshmen from varsity competition, forcing first-year players onto separate teams.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 16

Cronin Shares What He Has Learned About UCLA This Season

The UCLA Bruins have had a strange season, yet they still find themselves with a chance to go on a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. Despite some ups and downs, the Bruins enter the tournament as the 7th seed in the East Region and will square off with the 10th-seeded UCF Knights.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 16

UCLA's Jamerson Holds Conflicting Role Going Into March Madness

The Bruins are now a 7-seed in the March Madness tournament, with their first game of the tournament being against the 10-seed UCF Knights later this week.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 16

The 4 Players Who Will Decide UCLA’s March Madness Run

UCLA has made the 2026 NCAA Tournament as the No. 7 seed in the East Region. It's filled with blue-blood programs and possibly the toughest region in the bracket.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 16

Pride, Greed, Wrath: Seven Deadly UCLA Sins Before March Madness

Here are the seven deadly sins and how they relate to UCLA basketball in 2026. In this article, the seven deadly sins — pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth — are connected to UCLA basketball as the Bruins prepare for March Madness .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 16

UCLA March Madness History: Record, Titles, Final Four Appearances, Best Highlights

UCLA is one of the most decorated programs in NCAA history. With the tournament approaching, it is a good time to take a look back at the Bruins’ historic success.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 15

Join The March Madness Bracket Challenge Against SI Experts

The Bruins have officially entered the frey of March Madness as a seven seed, and that means that they have the chance to bust every hopeful fan's bracket at any given moment.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 15

Predicting UCLA’s Full NCAA Tournament Path: Projecting the Bruins’ March Madness Run

Selection Sunday is here, meaning UCLA now knows its potential path through the NCAA Tournament and what it could take to reach the Final Four. UCLA definitely drew the short straw.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 15

UCLA Bruins March Madness Hub: Schedule, Seed, Opponent and Path to Final Four

Here is everything Bruins fans need to know about UCLA’s tournament schedule, opponents and potential road to the Final Four. The UCLA Bruins are officially headed to the NCAA Tournament , and their path to the Final Four is beginning to take shape.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 15

Perry, Dailey Stress 'Next Man Up' After UCLA Star Injuries

For the UCLA Bruins, not only did they suffer a defeat in the Big Ten Tournament Semifinals, but they also suffered two massive losses throughout the tournament.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 15

UCLA Makes Major Statement in Big Ten Tournament

UCLA's run in the Big Ten Tournament is over, but what a run it was. The No. 6-seeded Bruins reached the conference semifinals, ultimately falling to Purdue in a barnburner on Saturday, making a strong case as an NCAA Tournament sleeper and dispelling many concerns in the process.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 15