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Social Media Reacts To Odd Second Round Victory

The Bruins were able to breeze past their first round match against the 16 seed Cal Baptist Lancers, and they were looking set for another easy victory in their next match against the Oklahoma State Cowgirls.

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Impact UCLA's Bilodeau Could Have Had Against UConn

The Bruins headed into their second round March Madness game against the number two-seeded UConn Huskies as the underdog, being the seven seed in their region and playing without their top scorer, Tyler Bilodeau.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 23

3 Bruins Who Could Leave Program in Transfer Portal

Following UCLA’s heartbreaking 73-57 loss to UConn, it is time to review players who could potentially enter the transfer portal for the Bruins. This is definitely a side of college basketball that no one likes to talk about — players leaving their teams following a March heartbreak.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 23

How Each Bruin Graded In UCLA's Tournament Loss to UConn

The Bruins fell 73-57 to the UConn Huskies in a game that might have gone a different way if UCLA had been at full strength. Even though UCLA was without its best player, Tyler Bilodeau, it was still five-on-five on the court.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 23

What Mick Cronin Said Following UCLA's Heartbreaking Loss to UConn

The Bruins fell to UConn, 73–57, in underwhelming fashion to officially close the 2025–26 season. UCLA fought hard despite being without its No. 1 player, Tyler Bilodeau.

Mick Cronin News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23

Mick Cronin had polarizing quote after UCLA fell short of Sweet 16

Mick Cronin wants UCLA boosters to show him the money. 7-seed UCLA could not keep up with 2-seed UConn as the two blue bloods squared off in the second round of March Madness.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 23

3 Players Who Won't Be on UCLA in 2026-27 Season

Following UCLA's rough loss to UConn in the Round of 32, it is time to look to the future. With the loss to UConn, the Bruins are back to square one with their roster.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 23

Three Observations From UCLA's Loss to UConn

UCLA’s basketball season has now come to an end following its 73-57 loss to the UConn Huskies. The Bruins were competitive for most of the game, but the second half told a different story.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 23

Social Media Reacts To Failed Sweet Sixteen Bid

The Bruins headed into their second round match of the March Madness as the underdog, being the seven seed going against the two seeded UConn Huskies, but they had a good chance at a victory.

UCLA Bruins News / SwimSwam / March 22

UCLA Nabs In-State Commitment from Sectionals Runner-Up Lilla Kapinya for 2027 Recruiting Class

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 22

5 Things UCLA Fans Need To Know About UConn

The Bruins were able to make it out of their first-round match in a match that was incredibly sloppy for their standards, and the challenge is only going to get tougher in their next game against the UConn Huskies.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 22

Projected Starting Lineup & Rotation for UCLA vs UConn

UCLA is about to play one of its hardest games of the season against No. 2-seeded UConn, a team that has all the tools to absolutely challenge the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 22

Preview: UCLA’s Second-Round Showdown vs. UConn

UCLA is set to face off against UConn in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Following UCLA's close 75-71 victory over No. 10 seed UCF, the Bruins now have their sights set on UConn.

Skyy Clark News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 22

UCLA’s Skyy Clark Gives Update on Viral Tooth Injury

The UCLA Bruins won their Round of 64 game against the UCF Knights by a score of 75-71, but it's Skyy Clark who is causing buzz thanks to his tooth injury that he suffered late in the contest.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 22

Cori Close Breaks Down UCLA’s First-Round Win

UCLA would face Cal Baptist in the first round of the tournament and deliver a fairly convincing win. UCLA would play its first game of the tournament on its trek to the Final Four .

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 22

Social Media Reacts To Business Getting Done In First Round

The Bruins entered their first round matchup in the March Madness tournament as the number one seed, and they were expected to blow out the California Baptist Lancers who were the 16 seed.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 21

Grading How Each UCLA Starter Performed Against UCF

UCLA was able to take down UCF 75-71 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Overall, the Bruins had a very solid game. While there are some kinks that still need to be worked out before their next matchup , this was not a bad game considering UCLA was down a starter.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 21

Good, Bad, and Ugly of UCLA's Win Over UCF

In UCLA's first round of the NCAA Tournament, the Bruins were able to take down UCF 75-71. While there were obvious positives from this matchup, there are always some negatives to go with it.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 21

Comparing Overreactions to Reality After UCLA's Win vs. UCF

Following UCLA's tight 75-71 win against UCF, there have been a few overreactions. Overall, UCLA did not play terribly against UCF, but it was definitely not up to the standard many people held for the Bruins before the tournament.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 21

Transfer Plays Vital Role in UCLA's First Round Victory

Tyler Bilodeau has been UCLA's most consistent player and leading scorer this season, but as he continued to recover from a recent knee injury, the Bruins had to take the court without him as they began NCAA Tournament play against UCF in Philadelphia on Friday.

UCLA Bruins News / SuperWest Sports / March 19

Streaky UCLA Poised for First-Round Shootout with UCF: Previewing Tournament opener for teams from Big Ten and Big 12

Year two in the Big Ten has produced another NCAA berth for the Bruins. Despite Mick Cronin’s constant complaints about travel in the conference, UCLA is two-for-two, making the tournament each season in the Big Ten.