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UCLA rout UC Santa Barbara with intense second half defense
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UCLA rout UC Santa Barbara with intense second half defense

Jonathan Bassey, Contributing WriterNovember 13, 2019

UCLA improved to 2-0 in large part of a second-half surge, defeating UC Santa Barbara at the Pauley Pavilion 77-61. From the opening tip-off, the contest shaped up to be a carbon copy of the previous sluggish start against Long Beach State University. The second half defense propelled the Bruins to a victory against LBSU, and history repeated itself against UCSB. “Really happy with our effort in the second half, 17 deflections. They’re a hard team to turn over because they’re a veteran team with veteran guards. I thought our defensive intensity definitely changed and we actually made a few

Utah shocks UCLA 93-92 with 3-point buzzer beater
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Utah shocks UCLA 93-92 with 3-point buzzer beater

Jarred Davis, Contributing WriterFebruary 14, 2019

The UCLA Bruins held a 22-point lead and were in cruise control, clinging to snap a   three-game losing streak. In an instance, the unthinkable happen and Pauley Pavilion was at a loss for words when watching what had just taken place. Utah’s Parker Van Dyke buried a heavily contested NBA range 3-pointer at the buzzer to give the Utes it’s only lead of the game as the time expired. Van Dykes fifth three-point basket of the game capped a 23-9 run in the final 2:45 of play and Utah went on to steal a 93-92 victory over UCLA on Saturday.

Wilkes posts career-night; routing Arizona 90-69 in Pauley Pavilion
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Wilkes posts career-night; routing Arizona 90-69 in Pauley Pavilion

Jarred Davis, Contributing WriterJanuary 31, 2019

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sat along court side and cheered on his alma mater. The UCLA legend also took a photo with freshman 7-foot center Moses Brown, serving as an inspiration for the Bruins highly touted Five-star recruit. “That was my first-time meeting , I always wanted to meet him,” Brown said. “We had a lot of things in common. He told me to keep up the good work.” Abdul-Jabbar was honored at halftime with his several of his teammates from the 1969 championship team with a barrage of cheers. UCLA ultimately used the loud and energetic crowd to route Arizona 90-69

Mazyck, Moore lead USC Women; beat rivals UCLA 72-67
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Mazyck, Moore lead USC Women; beat rivals UCLA 72-67

Jarred Davis, Contributing WriterJanuary 24, 2019

USC senior Aliyah Mazyck had a season-high 26 points, including five three-pointers, Minyon Moore added 12 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to give Southern California a 72-67 victory over crosstown rivals UCLA at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday.

UCLA dominates in transition, rolls past Detroit Mercy
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UCLA dominates in transition, rolls past Detroit Mercy

Jarred Davis, Contributing WriterDecember 8, 2017

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.

4th Seed UCLA Heads to Sweet 16
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4th Seed UCLA Heads to Sweet 16

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterMarch 22, 2017

The Bruins handled the Texas A&M in a 75-43 rout in the second round. It was the largest margin of victory for the Bruins in their NCAA tournament history.