The Bruins would fall to Ohio State 86-74, in a game that could have went UCLA's way if a few things went right. However, this was not the case for the Bruins, and understanding what went wrong is just the tip of the iceberg.
The UCLA Bruins continue to stumble in Big 10 play, falling to the Ohio State Buckeyes by a score of 86-74 on Saturday. The Bruins wasted a 30-point performance from Tyler Bilodeau to fall to 12-6 on the season.
The No. 3 Bruins are looking to add to their grave-yard of ranked this season against No. 12 Maryland. UCLA has been on a roll as of late, and doesn't seem to be slowing down either.
Since taking over as UCLA’s head coach a little over a month ago, Bob Chesney has completely transformed the program, hiring an almost entirely new coaching
UCLA had gone on a short winning streak in recent games, finding victories against both Minnesota and Penn State, and they had an opportunity to extend it against Ohio State.
After a very spotty UCLA performances the game prior, the Bruins will have a lot to overcome in this one. UCLA’s lineup has been all over the place, so these predictions will only include players who are confirmed to play.
After an incredible 30-point showing Trent Perry has officially become undeniably. Trent Perry spent most of the season playing off of the bench, however, this would change when Skyy Clark would go down with a hamstring injury.
UCLA is currently on a two-game win streak, and have high hopes on making it three against a tough Ohio State team. UCLA entering this matchup only has a 41.1% chance of winning, not the best odds, but its not suprising given the Bruins spotty performances this season.
UCLA sophomore guard Trent Perry stole the show with a breakout game in the Bruins' 71-60 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Wednesday night, scoring a career-high 30 points.
After a string of impressive performances Sienna Betts played minscule minutes against Minnesota. Prior to the Minnesota game, Sienna Betts averaged 15.1 minutes per contest, including 16 minutes against then–No.
The players keep getting stacked on the UCLA roster via the transfer portal. The incomings stand at 38, with head coach Bob Chesney making a statement with the calibre of player that has come through the door.
The Bruins were able to take down the nation’s top-ranked defense in Minnesota, powered by standout performances from Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice, who consistently broke down an elite unit on both ends of the floor.
The Bruins were able to beat Penn State in a very convincing fashion. While there were a few hiccups overall, the Bruins played well. Xavier Booker will not be graded because he played just 12 minutes.
The Bruins were able to win their 12th game of the season, beating Penn State 71-60 in a convincing fashion. It could have been more if the Bruins were dealing with a few roster issues, but either way, this performance gives fans hope that UCLA can make a deep run come March.
We saw a very underperforming team against Minnesota; however, this was expected as the Gophers this season rank No. 1 in the nation in defense. Still, the Bruins were able to showcase a few standout performances.
With all the noise that new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney has generated during the 2026 transfer portal, fans are excited to see what he can accomplish on
The Bruins were able to send a strong message to the league, as they were able to dismantle the No. 1 defense in the country Minnesota, 76-58. UCLA has looked excellent all season, and this performance showed exactly why the Bruins sit among the Big Ten’s elite.
All the recent news has been about how hot UCLA is when it comes to the transfer portal. When the season came to an end for the Bruins, over 20 of the current oster hit the portal.
UCLA fans probably could not have dreamt about how well the transfer portal has gone. The Bruins sit at No.25 in the 247sports Team Rankings, but were as high as No.
UCLA would enter this game as the favorites, and they played like it. The Bruins are starting to pick up some really significant momentum heading into the tougher part of their schedule.