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UCLA Holds Out Against Ohio State In B1G Conference Win

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.

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Why UCLA Should Explore a Quarterback in the Transfer Portal

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 Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 29

Early Look at UCLA’s Upcoming Matchup vs Iowa

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.

Stephen A Smith News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / December 28

UCLA Coach Calls Out Missing Media After Ranked Women’s Basketball Game

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 28

Bob Chesney to Retain Two UCLA Coaches

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.

Tyler Bilodeau News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 28

UCLA's Bilodeau Gets Respect He Deserves in Latest Power Rankings

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.

Skyy Clark News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 28

Skyy Clark Goes Back And Forth As A Star After UC Riverside Victory

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 27

UCLA Stronger Than Before In UC Riverside Win

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 26

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of UCLA Basketball

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 25

One Gift UCLA Basketball Hoped Santa Brought For Christmas

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.

UCLA Bruins News / SwimSwam / December 24

UCLA Scores Buzzer Beater to Win Men’s NCAA Water Polo Championship

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam The UCLA Bruins upset USC to win their 2nd straight NCAA title in men’s Water Polo following a last second goal in the Championship Game to win 11-10.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 24

Takeaways from Mick Cronin After UCLA Win

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 24

What UCLA's Stars Said Following the Win Against UCR

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 Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 24

How UCLA's Players Graded Out Against UC Riverside

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 24

3 Takeaways From UCLA's Win Over UC Riverside

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 24

Elite 2028 Quarterback Reportedly Interested in UCLA

While new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney's primary recruiting focus is on the upcoming January transfer portal window and the 2027 recruiting cycle, the Bruins

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

UCLA Bruins Men's Basketball Blows Past UC Riverside

The Bruins enter this game as 25-point favorites, and with momentum on their side, let's see if they can take care of business. UCLA enters the matchup at 9–3, with a strong opportunity to move to 10–3.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

Meet UCLA's New Defensive Coordinator Colin Hitschler

The Bruins officially have their defensive coordinator of the Bob Chesney-era, Colin Hitschler. Like the Bruins' new offensive coordinator, Dean Kennedy, Hitschler will also be following Chesney to UCLA.

Skyy Clark News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

Skyy Clark’s Growth Raises Key Question

After a 30-point game against Cal Poly, Skyy Clark has positioned himself as one of the Bruins' premier players. This begs the question: has Skyy Clark taken the next step as a player?

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

Key Bruins Who Must Step Up vs UC Riverside

Here are three Bruins that need to have a good game against, and why. The Bruins are looking to win three straight since falling to Gonzaga on Dec. 13, due to some very notable performances from Bruins players.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

Everything You Need to Know Before UCLA vs UC Riverside

The Bruins are looking to extend their win-streak to three against UC Riverside. This game should easily go the Bruins' way; however, UCLA has proved to be a very shaky team throughout the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 23

UCLA Making Progress with 2027 Quarterback and Two Sport Star

Now that James Madison has been eliminated from the College Football Playoff, new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney's sole focus turns to the Bruins. One of

UCLA Bruins News / Yardbarker / December 24

UCLA QB Nico Iamaleava makes transfer portal decision for 2026

Get used to the idea of a college football player re-signing with the team they played for in the previous season.

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College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / December 22

Why the Betts Sisters Will Lead UCLA to a Championship

After an impressive outing for both of the Betts sisters against Long Beach State, championship aspirations are not far-fetched at all. While Long Beach State is not the best test to see how dynamic these two can be, it still gives us a taste of what could be later in the season.