A lot of consternation about ucla allowing teams to get back in the game the last two matchups but I think these wins show and build character. UW is a team that has two nba-bound players and an NIL war chest that’s more than UCLA, so it’s not surprising they made a second half run. Of course it was aided by some poor offensive management by the Bruins but they held on. Contrast that to SC, which blew an 18 point halftime lead to UW, and then wilted all the way and lost by 8. Makes our win against UW look even better.
Against Oregon, UCLA withstood their run much better and was able to pull away. Oregon was not at full strength but it didn’t feel like UCLA was either, with Dent and Bilodeau dealing with lingering issues and Perry’s first game back.
Both teams weren’t good at D rebounding, but ucla actually won the rebounding battle which is a bit hilarious thinking about it.
It’s crazy how spot on oddsmakers were the last two games. UCLA was 1.5 point favorites against UW and won by 2. And UCLA was 10.5 point favorites against Oregon and won by 11.
And, in addition to beating the lame Ducks, the Bruins overcame the dumb SBTRs as well! Almost forgot to add thanks to the Huskies for a perfect weekend!
A lot of consternation about ucla allowing teams to get back in the game the last two matchups but I think these wins show and build character. UW is a team that has two nba-bound players and an NIL war chest that’s more than UCLA, so it’s not surprising they made a second half run. Of course it was aided by some poor offensive management by the Bruins but they held on. Contrast that to SC, which blew an 18 point halftime lead to UW, and then wilted all the way and lost by 8. Makes our win against UW look even better.
Against Oregon, UCLA withstood their run much better and was able to pull away. Oregon was not at full strength but it didn’t feel like UCLA was either, with Dent and Bilodeau dealing with lingering issues and Perry’s first game back.
Both teams weren’t good at D rebounding, but ucla actually won the rebounding battle which is a bit hilarious thinking about it.
It’s crazy how spot on oddsmakers were the last two games. UCLA was 1.5 point favorites against UW and won by 2. And UCLA was 10.5 point favorites against Oregon and won by 11.
And, in addition to beating the lame Ducks, the Bruins overcame the dumb SBTRs as well! Almost forgot to add thanks to the Huskies for a perfect weekend!
Cronin isn't going to play Jamerson and Booker at the same time. He already has said that.
In the same vein, more Quick Thoughts:
Xavier's problem is that he's a 4 playing out of position because of Crnin's roster construction (see Bilo last year).
Dent is on a Dylan Andrews trajectory under Crnin, unless it's the injury.
Always good to win against Dana and to defend home court.