After a close call against No. 19 Ohio State, where UCLA held on for an 82–75 win, the Bruins need a convincing performance here to prove they truly belong among the nation’s elite.
As a No. 4 team in the nation, the Bruins must send a clear message that they are deserving of their rank. At the top of women’s college basketball, it often becomes a competition of who can beat good opponents the most convincingly.
After winning a close one against Ohio State, the Bruins now set their sights on the Lady Lions of Penn State. UCLA Bruins enter this matchup an impressive 12–1 and ranked No.
With Mick Cronin switching to a three-guard look, there is one player who might be set to have a great rest of the season. The roster issues that UCLA has had to deal with this season have made it rough for UCLA to play its regular lineup.
The ceiling for the Bruins has never been higher; however, there is one position group that could prove to hold them back. It's no mystery that Bob Chesney is inheriting a very messy Bruins team.
UCLA just came out on top against the ranked Ohio State women's basketball team to make their record 12-1, and their next game is right around the corner.
UCLA women's basketball is off to a strong start to the 2025-2026 season. Through 13 games, head coach Cori Close has led the Bruins to a 12-1 start, and the team is ranked No.
The No. 4-ranked UCLA Bruins women's basketball team produced an impressive 82-75 win on the road against the No. 19-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes on December 28.
We knew it was going to happen, but UCLA has officially announced its new coordinators. Head coach Bob Chesney has brought more of that James Madison feel to Pasadena, as defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler and offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy will lead both sides of the ball in 2026.
With Nico Iamaleava returning it is time to explore expectations for the 2026 season. Getting Iamaleava back is a major boost for Bob Chesney in Year 1 and should ease his transition to the Power Four.
On the road, the UCLA women's basketball team set out to take on the 19th-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in a steady Big Ten conference matchup. Being ranked #4 in the nation themselves, the Bruins were prepared for the task of taking on Ohio State, and that held in their eventual 82-75 win.
Bob Chesney's first big test as UCLA's head coach is on the horizon, with the January transfer portal window set to open in less than a week. Chesney and
UCLA has been on Christmas break for a couple of days now, and while it may be refreshing for the players to have a break, Bruin fans already are starting to get hungry for more basketball.
UCLA Bruins women's basketball head coach Cori Close had an interesting conversation with sports media personality Stephen A. Smith during her appearance on a December episode of The Stephen A.
When there's a head coaching change in college football, it typically means that nearly every coach from the previous staff will be replaced by someone chosen by the new head coach.
College basketball is nearing conference play and the push for an NCAA Tournament spot. UCLA stands at 10-3 heading into the Jan 3 game against No. 25 Iowa.
UCLA has become 10-3 after their win against UC Riverside, and they have reached their record lead by star Tyler Bilodeau. Bilodeau has been the biggest reason for the team's success , being a monster in shooting, as well as filling the mostly vacant role of a big man well in their growth against the Highlanders.
It is quite easy to look at all of the issues of a team without looking at a few positives that they have had, and that idea is very prevalent with UCLA.
The UCLA Bruins have played a very up-and-down season this year. Here is something that they are doing right and things they are doing wrong. There are plenty of things to discuss since the last edition of the article.
The Bruins need this gift bad, considering how this season has gone for them latley. It's Christmas, and UCLA has prepared a list with issues only Santa can address.
The Bruins were able to waltz past the Highlanders 97-65. Here are the primary takeaways from Mick Cronin's press conference following the dominant win.
The Bruins have really started to find an identity winning 97-65 over UC Riverside. Tyler Bilodeau would play a huge factor in the win, scoring a season high of 34 points.
UCLA would beat UC Riverside 97-65 off of the back of a few notable Bruins' performances. The Bruins have seemingly found their stride offensively; however, they have plenty of issues in the lineup that must be addressed.
The Bruins would face UC Riverside where they would soundly win 97-65. This was a great game for the Bruins as they have now played three in a row scoring over 90 points, proving Gonzaga was just a minor setback.