Lazar Stefanovic has picked up his play over UCLA’s last seven games. (Photo Credit: Jan Kim Lim/uclabruins.com)
The Bruins’ surge continued on Wednesday night when they defeated Stanford, 82-74. That was the most points the team has scored all season. UCLA has now won four in a row and six of their last seven games.
After the win over Stanford, UCLA is now tied for fourth place with the Colorado Buffaloes, just a game behind Oregon and Washington State who are tied for second and two games behind Arizona who leads the Pac-12.
If the Bruins can win this afternoon, they will come out of the weekend tied for third because Oregon and Washington State play today as well and one of them will lose.
Over the past seven games, UCLA has averaged 71.5 points per game while allowing 64.8.
One guy who has really played well for the Bruins over the last seven games in Lazar Stefanovic. Over that stretch, he’s averaged 15.3 ppg. He’s also shooting 44.3% from the field and 45.7% from beyond the arc.
UCLA is also 10-3 this season when they hold their opponents to 65 points or less.
UC Berkeley Golden Bears
The Golden Bears have won four of the last five games at home. Their only home loss in 2024 came against Washington. During that time, they’ve won games over both Colorado and Washington State.
So, Mark Madsen has the Bears playing well at home.
As far as starters go, look for Madsen to start the same five guys he did against the Bruins when the teams met in Westwood.
Since they met on January 6th, Jaylon Tyson has played even better than he had been playing. He’s increased his scoring average from 19.9 ppg to 20.3 ppg. He also put up 22 in Westwood.
The good news is that the rest of the starters have actually seen a slight decrease in production. Fardaws Aimaq’s average has dropped from 15.7 to 15.3 ppg while Jalen Cone has dipped from 14.4 to 14.2 ppg. Even Jalen Celestine’s scoring has fallen from 8.4 ppg to 8.2 ppg now.
Keonte Kennedy is the guy whose scoring has dropped most. He was averaging 11.4 ppg prior to the Bears’ last game against the Bruins, but now he’s averaging just 9.4 ppg. Last month, UCLA held him to just six points.
In other words, the Bears have definitely become more of a one-dimensional team since they played UCLA last month.
If the Bruins can continue to score while containing Tyson as much as possible, they should be able to complete a Bay Area road sweep and find themselves in a tie for third place with seven games left to play.
Listen to the Game With TMB
This afternoon’s game will be on Fox with Brandon Guadin and Casey Jacobsen calling the game. If you prefer, you can listen to Josh Lewin and Tracy Murray. Just be sure to right-click on it so that you can open up another tab and have it going while you chat in the comments below. Listen to today’s game online.
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UCLA Men’s Basketball (12-11, 7-5)
Opponent: UC Berkeley Golden Bears (10-13, 6-6)
Series Record: UCLA leads, 146-104
When: 2:30 pm PT, Saturday, February 10, 2024
Where: Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA
TV: Fox with Brandon Gaudin and Casey Jacobsen
Live Stream: FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app
Radio/Audio
Local Radio: AM 1150 with Josh Lewin and Tracy Murray
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Hey Joe, while you're here, mad props to you and Dimitri for all the updates yesterday and since. What a whirlwind. Thanks to both of you for giving us all a place to discuss it.
This team is nothing short of awe-inspiring and the fact that we could be in 3rd place after today is remarkable! The players have grown up and grown together - and I am loving this season, with every game inching us closer to the Madness...
Speaking of madness...
I must say, after the last couple of roller coaster weeks culminating with ole dumpster fire Chipster Alfraud flying off to frigid grounds to become a tree with small nuts 🤣 and the plunging of Jarmond Jelly 2.0 into a 96 'rush' hour 'coach finding' tailspin to stave off a max exodus... this game against duh bears is a welcome respite!!!
Go Bruins!!! Let's do this! And as always much love to my fave community 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛
Calm? I had it stuck in my head that the game was at 3 out here. Since I usually get home from my Saturday shopping at 4, I got up earlier to go shopping earlier and found out I was two and a half hours early.
Good afternoon Bruin family. Go Bruins. Our Cal story is my wife’s great great Grandfather was in the very first graduating class at Cal. There was 12 of them and they were called the Twelve Apostles. There is a picture of his class hanging in the Library.
I had a friend get married in the Bezerkley Rose Garden many years back. It hit 103 in SF, we we're all dressed up and there was a Grateful Dead concert. It took forever to get home to Cupertino. Freeway traffic was jammed due to a burning VW van - go figure.
Hi y’all! We need a win today to brighten my day! My basketball team lost in OT and I fouled out, and the Saint Peter’s Peacocks lost. (You can’t not love St. Peter’s) But let’s go UCLA! Win this game!
I think he was just standing there. He wasn't confronting the ref, just getting involved in the coaching and he drifted a little too far onto the floor
I thought his shot early on was looking really good even though they weren't falling. But they started to fall, and for such a young team to not be turning the ball over. I think that was Dylan learning from Tyger. I thought the key early to this team was Dylan stepping up. Like Jaquez did in Mick's first season. This team is a lot like that team but much younger and with hardly any experience.
Tried to get a last minute ticket for the game but they were still $70+ with taxes and fees. Don't know when college basketball tickets got so expensive lol.
Anyway, at home watching but loving this tough defense so far. This team has really turned into a fun group over the last few weeks. Of course, winning is always fun, but the defensive pride and effort is fun to watch.
U clap clap clap!
C - Clap! Clap! Clap!
L! Clap! Clap! Clap!
A! Clap! Clap! Clap!
U
C
L
A
Fight! Fight! Fight!
Go Bruins! Hi, Clio!
Evening, Joe
Hey Joe, while you're here, mad props to you and Dimitri for all the updates yesterday and since. What a whirlwind. Thanks to both of you for giving us all a place to discuss it.
Hi, Gregg! Good evening!
Good evening!!
Good evening, Terry!
Hey Jim. Beat Cal
Hellooooo Beautiful Bruin Fam!
This team is nothing short of awe-inspiring and the fact that we could be in 3rd place after today is remarkable! The players have grown up and grown together - and I am loving this season, with every game inching us closer to the Madness...
Speaking of madness...
I must say, after the last couple of roller coaster weeks culminating with ole dumpster fire Chipster Alfraud flying off to frigid grounds to become a tree with small nuts 🤣 and the plunging of Jarmond Jelly 2.0 into a 96 'rush' hour 'coach finding' tailspin to stave off a max exodus... this game against duh bears is a welcome respite!!!
Go Bruins!!! Let's do this! And as always much love to my fave community 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛
It's funny that a basketball game, during this roller coaster season, becomes the calm respite within the chaos.
The irony... 😊
Good evening, Tamara! Good to see you!
Great to see you my friend!
Calm? I had it stuck in my head that the game was at 3 out here. Since I usually get home from my Saturday shopping at 4, I got up earlier to go shopping earlier and found out I was two and a half hours early.
🤣🤣🤣
Also, Tamara, I love the joy that you bring to these threads and TMB. You're awesome. :-)
You are so sweet my friend! You made my day 💙💛
Ditto, Gregg!
Good afternoon Tamara.
Hi my dear friend 💙💛
Good afternoon Bruin family. Go Bruins. Our Cal story is my wife’s great great Grandfather was in the very first graduating class at Cal. There was 12 of them and they were called the Twelve Apostles. There is a picture of his class hanging in the Library.
That is pretty cool stuff Terry!
That's amazing! Legend!
Cool, Terry!
Waiting in line to get into the game. Massive line. Only one way in. Thanks Cal.
lol Hopefully there are more ways out. You know, in case of fire or good taste or something else that forces Cal people to run away quickly.
I had a friend get married in the Bezerkley Rose Garden many years back. It hit 103 in SF, we we're all dressed up and there was a Grateful Dead concert. It took forever to get home to Cupertino. Freeway traffic was jammed due to a burning VW van - go figure.
Go Bruins!!!
Hope there are a ton of Bruins there! 💙💛
Good showing of Bruin fans but not like at Maples when it’s like 50/50. LOL
Good evening, Bruin Mama!
Game time. Here we go Bruins
WooHoo! Here we go!
Saying 7 minutes to go in the fox TV countdown. Let's hope Bruinmom17 gets in in time.
Hi y’all! We need a win today to brighten my day! My basketball team lost in OT and I fouled out, and the Saint Peter’s Peacocks lost. (You can’t not love St. Peter’s) But let’s go UCLA! Win this game!
Hi Ry! Great to see you!
Hi Tamara
Still not inside. Wow…
Do you live near Cal. I worked and lived in ECerrito for years.
We live in Danville.😃
My wife’s sister taught school in Danville
No way! Where? We’ve lived here a long time.
Darn!
Well hopefully not too much happens, and if something does happen, hopefully it’s Bona dunking on the entire team!
Lucky bounce and reb for Lazar!
Bona has to stay out of foul trouble.
🙏
For sure!
Bona!
Dylan!!!!
Dylan pops one in!
Dylan has really found that drive and 15 footer
lol the ref had to gently push Cronin back off the floor into the bench area
What’s he arguing about?
That was close to a charge on Cal.
I think he was just standing there. He wasn't confronting the ref, just getting involved in the coaching and he drifted a little too far onto the floor
Dylan is on today!
Tyger the second
Tough as nails!
Nobody is Tyger.
His understudy is emulating him pretty well.
I thought his shot early on was looking really good even though they weren't falling. But they started to fall, and for such a young team to not be turning the ball over. I think that was Dylan learning from Tyger. I thought the key early to this team was Dylan stepping up. Like Jaquez did in Mick's first season. This team is a lot like that team but much younger and with hardly any experience.
Dylan again!
Dylan "stop and pop" again!
It would be nice to see Bona create foul problems for Cal with his offensive game.
Except for Mack TO nice start.
Made it inside. Lots of people still waiting. Sitting behind the Bruins basket. Let’s go Bruins!!!
Great.
Awesome!
Mack!!!!
Mack attack for 3 and we lead!
Mack attack!
Wearing my Tyger replica jersey for this special occasion. Gonna bring us luck!
I got my Tyger sweatshirt on rn
Dylan is aggressive so far. Love it.
And Dylan for 2 Throws!
Oh my Andrews!!!
I had forgotten SUC was picked to finish 2nd. Another great Enfield coaching job.
I hope $c doesn't extend him. He is a great coach with a sleeping giant. The last thing we want is Enfield to stay at So Cal for a long time.
Great defense, Dylan!
ANDREWS!!! He is so good!
Woohoo! We are playing great D!!! 💙💛
Wow! D is fierce!
And a 10 sec violation and they weren't even close!
Best D yet.
Cal is shooting 25%
Tried to get a last minute ticket for the game but they were still $70+ with taxes and fees. Don't know when college basketball tickets got so expensive lol.
Anyway, at home watching but loving this tough defense so far. This team has really turned into a fun group over the last few weeks. Of course, winning is always fun, but the defensive pride and effort is fun to watch.
Glad to see you here, Dom! Go Bruins!
Nice to see you DD!
Geez what is Cal doing giving Bona that sort of space?
Bona for 2 throws!
Bona is a good free throw shooter
We have opened up an early lead again. Let’s keep it this time!!!
Can't spell Lucky Ass without Cal
Truth.
Darn
Cal did the pushing!
Mara!!!
Truly happy for Mara!!!
Mara Slam!
Holy cats, we're picking their pockets!
Damn, defense is fire today
The D is making an impact!
Hi Army! Great to see you 💙💛
Best defensive pressure all year. We have stretched it out further. Great results.
CALIMONY payback time!
🤣 Yep in all its glory!