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UCLA’s Perry Reacts to Career-Best Performance

Trent Perry was magnificent in UCLA’s 71-60 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions . The sophomore guard scored a career-high 30 points in the win. Perry also added 4 assists, and 3 rebounds to his line on the day.

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3 Bruins Who Need to Step Up vs. Ohio State

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.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 16

How Bruins Responded to Cronin’s Challenge, Including Unsung Hero

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 16

Bruins Extend Offer to 4-Star 2027 Linebacker

As the 2026 college football transfer portal window winds down, UCLA head coach Bob Chesney and his staff are becoming increasingly active on the high

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 16

Why Sienna Betts Should Be Playing More for UCLA

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 16

UCLA Among Transfer’s Final 5 With Decision Close

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 16

What Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice Said Following UCLA Win

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 15

UCLA Report Card Includes Fs, As After Win Over PSU

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 15

Bruins Stun in Latest Report Card Following Minnesota Win

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 15

UCLA Extends Offer to Elite 2027 Defensive Lineman

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

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 15

Mick Cronin Gave Mid-Season Evaluation Prior to Win

UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin took time to reflect on his team’s performance up to this point, sharing his thoughts on the UCLA Bruin Insider Show.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 15

Here is What Cori Close Said Following Minnesota Win

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 15

Kicking Specialists Return to UCLA for 2026 Season

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.

College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 15

UCLA Lands Second Defensive Transfer From Ohio State

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.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 14

UCLA Sends a Message in Win Against Penn State

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.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 14

Predicting UCLA's Stats Against Minnesota

The Bruins as individuals this season have been nothing short of special. After a 22-point win over No. 25 Nebraska, the Bruins’ starters looked flawless, earning a wave of high marks in the latest performance report card.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 14

3 Bruins Who Need to Step Up vs Penn State

The Bruins are hoping to extend their win streak to two games against Penn State, however, it will take a few significant performances. UCLA has really struggled this season, losing five of their first 16 games.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 14

Everything You Need to Know Before UCLA vs Minnesota

The Bruins are looking to extend their winning streak to 10 against a decent Minnesota team. Entering this matchup, the Bruins have a 73.5% chance of winning.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 14

What To Watch For In UCLA's Doubleheader

UCLA has a busy night coming up shortly, as both teams will be playing to advance their seasons at relatively the same time, with the women's basketball team starting at eight and men's starting half an hour later.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 13

UCLA Lands Elite Transfer Portal Linebacker

It’s hard to overstate what new UCLA head coach Bob Chesney has accomplished in the transfer portal. When Chesney took over the Bruins, he inherited a roster with several needs and had a lot of work to do to field a competitive Big Ten team in 2026. Since the portal opened on Jan 2, Chesney has brought in nearly 40 new players to the team.