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2 Keys, 1 Fact to Know Before UCLA Meets #4 Boilermakers

Entering this matchup UCLA is officially in desperation following it's loss to Ohio State. This season has not gone the way that many fans suspected it would go.

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3 Bruins Who Need to Shine vs. No. 4 Purdue

UCLA is in massive need of standout performances against Purdue. The bottom line is that UCLA needs someone besides Tyler Bilodeau to step up and score high-impact points.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 20

UCLA's Cholowsky Welcomes Pressure of Big Dreams

UCLA faces plenty of pressure as it begins the 2026 college baseball season as the No. 1-ranked program in the country, but for one player, there may be much more at stake.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 20

Bilodeau, Perry Explain What Went Wrong vs. Ohio State

Things are quickly unraveling for the UCLA Bruins. After entering the season with lofty expectations, it hasn't gone according to plan so far. After the Bruins' latest 86-74 loss to Ohio State, UCLA is now just 12-6 on the season, and 4-3 in Big Ten play. They’ve lost three of their last five games , and have fallen to 8th in the Big Ten.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 20

5 Crystal-Ball Stat Lines for UCLA vs. Purdue

UCLA is set to face off against the No. 4 Team in the nation in Purdue, which in turn means these players must play at or above these predictions for a win here.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 20

UCLA Takes Home Visit With Elite 2027 Lineman

With the 2026 transfer portal now closed, UCLA and head coach Bob Chesney have gotten to work on the high school recruiting trail as the new Bruins staff begins targeting some of the top prospects in the 2027 class.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 19

3 Midseason Grades to UCLA’s Forwards, Including A-Plus

Easily, the most make-or-break position groups for the Bruins this season has been their forwards. At the mid-point of the season it is clear what UCLA's strengths and weaknesses are.

College Basketball News / Stadium Rant / January 19

Purdue Preview: UCLA On Deck In Big 10 Play

If two schools were ever considered the most intertwined in college basketball lore, Purdue and UCLA would have a strong case. The most decorated head coach in NCAA history, John Wooden, had deep-seated ties to both schools.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 19

3 Main Takeaways From Cori Close's Press Conference

The Bruins would wallop a No. 12 Maryland team 97-67, in a game where the Bruins proved to be the best in the nation. By far one of UCLA's most impressive wins this season from top to bottom.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 19

5 UCLA Grades Following Win Over Maryland

Overall, a great game for UCLA; as a result, there have been few complaints about individual performances. The Bruins were able to blow past No. 12 Maryland in a very convincing fashion.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 19

Here's Midseason Report Card for UCLA's Top Guards

We are officially at the middle point of the season, which means we have some grades to give out. UCLA’s guard play has been inconsistent throughout the season, and that volatility has been especially evident over the last few games with Trent Perry in the starting lineup and Skyy Clark sidelined by injury.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 19