UCLA storms from behind giving Cronin 400th victory
The Bruins led for two seconds and that was all that was needed to take down the Sun Devils 80-79.
The Bruins led for two seconds and that was all that was needed to take down the Sun Devils 80-79.
UCLA senior guard, Chris Smith is never too proud to say that he still has room for growth. Last season, he led the team in scoring average and came in second in rebounding average.
Due to the coronavirus, this is the earliest point in any season schedule in which the Bruins have played a league game in the modern era.
The UCLA men’s and women’s basketball teams are full of familiar faces along with talented new additions that will make them competitive in the Pac-12.
In mid-January the Bruins held a record of 8-9 with shocking losses to Hofstra and Cal State Fullerton and no thought of a March Madness Tournament bid.
UCLA’s big win over ranked opponent No. 20 Colorado 72-68 on Thursday night has the Bruins back in the Pac-12 hunt leveling their conference record to 4-4, powered by Chris Smith’s 30 point game.
“I really wanted this bad. This game, being a rivalry game, and me not being from here, so I didn’t know how big it is. I’m from Chicago, but it was really important to me to get this win,” said USC senior Nick Rakocevic on the importance of beating crosstown rival UCLA.
UCLA came in looking to get back on track after losing back-to-back games away from home against Notre Dame and North Carolina.
The UCLA Bruins beat Mountain West opponent, San Jose State Spartans in a massive 93-64 victory. Improving to 6-3 on the season, the Bruins will need to keep their losses in check with tough opponents awaiting.
UCLA is loving its newfound identity so far under former Cincinnati Bearcats and first year head coach Mick Cronin.
For the first time in the programs 100-year history, UCLA was tasked with continuing a season amid just having fired their head coach.
Looking to win their fourth straight game Monday night, UCLA showed many things while still trying to find chemistry with a young and inexperienced roster.
In their second all-time meeting, UCLA avenged a March 11, 1999 NCAA Tournament upset against the Detroit Mercy Sunday night at Pauley Pavilion, defeating the Titans 106-73 after giving the home crowd a special night that was filled with spectacular dunks.