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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.

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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.

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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

How Each UCLA Starter Graded In Semifinal Loss to Purdue

UCLA fell to Purdue 73–66 in a game that might have turned out differently under better circumstances. The Bruins entered the matchup without their leading scorer, Tyler Bilodeau .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 15

3 Things Learned From UCLA's Big Ten Tournament Run

UCLA was able to walk away with two wins in the Big Ten Tournament, something not many people predicted. Overall, this weekend was a success for UCLA. The Bruins defeated Rutgers and pulled off an upset against Michigan State.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 15

Best & Worst Case Scenarios for UCLA on Selection Sunday

The Bruins have positioned themselves in a place where they could receive either a strong seed or a lower seed come Selection Sunday. UCLA has been up and down throughout the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 14

3 Observations From UCLA's Loss vs Purdue

UCLA would loss the semifinal to Purdue 73-66 in a very heartbreaking fashion. UCLA had a lot of momentum heading into this game. However, with the loss of Tyler Bilodeau and eventually Donovan Dent in the first half, the Bruins’ backs were against the wall against one of the better teams in the Big Ten.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 14

Social Media Reacts To Injury Ridden Semifinal Match

The Bruins entered the Big Ten tournament semifinal without Tyler Bilodeau, and it was going to be all hands on deck to try and grab a victory and move on to the finals.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 14

The Emergence of UCLA's Guards Is Bad News For Future Opponents

UCLA's men's basketball team has had its struggles this season, but the Bruins are putting things together at the right time, thanks to a backcourt that has suddenly become unstoppable.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 14

Tyler Bilodeau’s Injury Significantly Affects UCLA’s Ceiling This Postseason

It’s the last thing you want to see if you are the UCLA Bruins, as star forward Tyler Bilodeau suffered a knee injury in the first half of the Big Ten Quarterfinals against Michigan State. Bilodeau suffered the injury with a little over three minutes remaining in the first half of the 88-84 win against the Spartans.

Tyler Bilodeau News / ESPN / March 14

UCLA ousts Michigan St. despite Bilodeau injury

UCLA star Tyler Bilodeau had to be helped off the court in the first half, but the Bruins held off No. 8 Michigan State 88-84 to advance to the Big Ten tournament semifinals.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 13

3 Things We Learned In UCLA's Nailbiter vs Michigan State

UCLA has officially moved on following its 88–84 win over Michigan State. The victory advances UCLA to the semifinals , where it will face Purdue, a team the Bruins defeated earlier this season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 13

How Each UCLA Starter Performed in Win vs. Rutgers

UCLA won its first Big Ten Tournament game, defeating No. 14 seed Rutgers 72–59. Earlier this season, UCLA beat Rutgers by 32 points, but the result was not nearly as dominant this time around.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 13

Everything to Know Before UCLA’s Quarterfinal Showdown vs. Michigan State

Earlier this season, UCLA was blown out by Michigan State in a game that carried major implications for the Bruins’ season. This could be UCLA’s final chance to get revenge against a very strong Michigan State team.

Social Media Reacts To Up-And-Down Tournament Win

The Bruins entered their first round of Big Ten tournament play against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, and expectations were high for them to advance to the next round and face MSU.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 12

Analyzing UCLA's Path in the Big Ten Tournament

The Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament is underway this week in Chicago as the conference's 18 teams compete for supremacy. That includes No. 6-seed UCLA, which begins its tournament schedule on Thursday night.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 12

Key Lessons for UCLA From Last Year's Second Round

The Bruins are in search of a deep Cinderella run, and some of the players recently have had some tournament experience with March Madness that will be looking to build upon last year's performances.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 12

Donovan Dent's Potential UCLA Legacy Begins vs Rutgers

Donovan Dent has the opportunity to rank among some of the best Bruins in recent memory if he can have a very successful postseason. By far, Donovan Dent is UCLA’s best player when he is hot.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 12

3 Bruins Who Must Shine In UCLA's Matchup vs Rutgers

The Bruins need these three players to seal their ticket to the next round of the Big Ten Tournament. UCLA’s starters have been all over the place and, at times, have been the backbone of the team’s success.

UCLA Bruins News / SwimSwam / March 11

A USC Scratch Gives NCAA Championship Spot to Sarah Bennetts of Rival UCLA Bruins

By Braden Keith on SwimSwam Wednesday, March 18 – Saturday, March 21, 2026 McAuley Aquatic Center, Atlanta, GA Defending Champions: Virginia (5x) Championship Central Psych Sheet (Updated 3/11) Live Results Live Video USC’s Ashley McMillan has withdrawn from the upcoming NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving Championships.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 11

Mick Cronin Discusses Lessons Learned As UCLA Begins Postseason

It's been a trying year for head coach Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins men's basketball team. They entered the season with promise as the No. 12 team in the country and remained among the top 25 for much of the early season.