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Skyy Clark Helped Will Bruins to Pummeling of USC With Season High

UCLA received some monster games from sophomore forward Eric Dailey Jr. and junior guard Skyy Clark in its 90-63 conquering of USC on Senior Night. Both players finished with season highs, with Dailey's 25 points serving as a new career high.

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Bruins Take the Big Ten Tournament Crown

Just over a week ago, No. 4 UCLA women’s basketball was humbled with a loss at home to its biggest rival, No. 2 USC, which cost it the Big Ten regular season title.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / March 9

No. 4 UCLA women storm back vs. No. 2 USC to win Big 10 championship

The old saying is that it's hard to beat a team three times in one season. That rang ever so true Sunday afternoon in the Big 10 championship game between the No. 4 UCLA Bruins and No. 2 USC Trojans.

Queens of the SEC: South Carolina wins third straight conference title

UConn's Paige Bueckers bolsters Wooden Award case with dominant showing vs. Villanova

How No. 11 Duke women's basketball played to its strength in upset of No. 6 Notre Dame

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UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

Where UCLA Stands in Recent Spring Power Rankings

With a 5-7 record in 2024 and a defensive exodus from the team for the NFL Draft, DeShaun Foster and his UCLA Bruins have a lot of work ahead of them if they wish to compete in 2025.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

Why UCLA, Big Ten Should Adopt a 10-Game Conference Schedule

Perhaps in anticipation of a future conference war, as the Big Ten and SEC look to create automatic bids into the College Football Playoff, the Big 12 has moved 10 of its matchups to Friday night, in order to take advantage of that barely tapped TV slot.

Gerrit Cole News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

UCLA Hall of Famer Dealing With Alarming Injury Ahead of MLB Season

Former UCLA Bruin and Bruins baseball Hall-of-Fame pitcher Gerrit Cole could be dealt some of the worst news any pitcher could hear right before the start of the 2025 MLB season.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

Why Double-Bye in Big Ten Tournament is Crucial for UCLA

UCLA coach Mick Cronin has been very vocal this year about his disdain toward the travel schedule that comes with his team's involvement in the Big Ten.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

UCLA Gets Another Shot Against Rival

The people got what they wanted. After an emphatic 75-46 victory over No. 13 Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, No. 4 UCLA is headed to the conference championship game. Standing in the Bruins' way is a familiar foe, No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

UCLA Rolls Into Big Ten Title Game

The No. 4 UCLA women’s basketball team proved once again that it belongs in the conversation for the No. 1 team in the country Saturday, delivering a commanding 75-46 win over No.

Eric Dailey News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 9

Eric Dailey Jr. Reaches Career High in UCLA's Monster Win Over USC

There wasn't a whole lot that went wrong for UCLA in its 90-63 throttling of its greatest rival, USC, on Senior Night on Saturday. UCLA shot 61.7% from the field, including 45.5% from the arc, contributing to its impressive 90-point outing, its third-highest scoring mark of the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

Bruins Beat Down Bitter Rival, 90-63, Clinch Double Bye

The UCLA Bruins (22-9, 13-7) finished the regular season on an unbelievable note as they defeated their bitter rivals, the USC Trojans (15-16, 7-13), by a score of 90-63 at Pauley Pavilion on Saturday night.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

UCLA's Weston Port Provides Update From Spanish Mission

When UCLA takes the field in 2025, it will do so without linebacker Weston Port. Port, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ and Latter-day Saints, is spending what was to be his first year in Bruin blue as a Mormon missionary on assignment in Spain.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

Stakes Just Got Higher for UCLA's Season Finale

Everything has played out in UCLA's favor so far as it prepares for its season finale against USC. With Wisconsin's upset loss to Penn State on Saturday and Maryland's win over Northwestern, along with Purdue's loss on Friday, UCLA's shot at a double-bye in next week's Big Ten Tournament now rests solely in its own hands.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

Bruins Offer Three-Star Class of 2026 Safety, Arkansas Commit

UCLA football is staying aggressive on the recruiting trail this offseason. On Friday, class of 2026 three-star safety and current Arkansas commit Tay Lockett announced on social media that he has received an offer from the Bruins.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

UCLA Lets Down Student Body Again

The beauty in collegiate athletic lies in the dedication of it's youthful fanbase. Unlike professional sports, the association of college sports with individuals of an age where sleeping outside is not only considered acceptable but encouraged is one of the things that makes Americans' love of youth sports great.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

UCLA Offers Class of 2027 Four-Star WR

UCLA football has made an admirable effort in recruiting the class of 2026 this offseason, but the program has also managed to keep its eyes down the road with the class of 2027 as well.

Mick Cronin News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

Mick Cronin, UCLA Looking for Consistency

The UCLA Bruins (21-9, 12-7) are hours away from facing their in-state rivals, the USC Trojans (15-15, 7-12) at Pauley Pavilion in the final home game of the season.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

Bruins in Final Four to Land 2025 No. 1 Prospect

The UCLA Bruins are nearing the end of the recruiting process for 2025 five-star and No. 1 overall prospect Aaliyah Chavez as she has narrowed her commitment decision down to just four schools.

Eric Dailey News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

Bruins' Dailey Sounds Off on Rivalry Battle, Honoring Seniors

The UCLA Bruins (21-9, 12-7) are preparing for their final regular season game of the year and it just so happens to be a home matchup with in-state, bitter rival, USC Trojans (15-15, 7-12).

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

UCLA One Win Away From Big Ten Title Game

After an 85-74 win over Nebraska in the quarterfinals, No. 4 UCLA is one step closer to a Big Ten Tournament Title. While the Bruins survived a relentless Cornhusker squad, they will need a more complete performance against a dangerous No.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

UCLA Battles Past Nebraska to Advance in Big Ten Tournament

All eyes were on No. 4 UCLA to see how it would respond after last weekend’s loss to USC. Entering the Big Ten Tournament with something to prove, the Bruins once again showed why they are one of the nation’s top teams. Led by its stars, the Bruins pulled away late to defeat Nebraska 85-74 on Friday night, advancing to the semifinals.

UCLA Bruins News / NIL on SI / March 7

UCLA Bruins Star Gymnast Reveals Inspiration for Growth of NIL Empire

UCLA Bruins gymnast Jordan Chiles is a strong NIL earner among women in college sports, and the Olympic gold medalist is intentional in building her brand and legacy.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 7

UCLA Target, Local Five-Star EDGE Reclassifies

Another high-level UCLA target has reclassified, narrowing the timetable UCLA has to recruit him. Richard Wesley, star edge rusher at Sierra Canyon, has reclassified from the class of 2027 to the class of 2026, per multiple reports that surfaced on Friday.

UCLA Bruins News / NIL on SI / March 6

Exclusive: UCLA Bruins' Kiki Rice Builds Responsible NIL Legacy With TurboTax

UCLA Bruins point guard Kiki Rice is building a legacy on and off the court as a trailblazer in the NIL era. Rice was recently named one of five finalists for the 2025 Nancy Lieberman Award, recognizing the top point guard in women's college basketball.