While many might overlook the Bruins, coach Cori Close and staff were able to land players like Lauren Betts and Timea ...

UCLA (30-2), the No. 1 seed, enters the tournament as one of the most dominant teams in the country. The Bruins are fresh off an impressive season and are riding high on a 22-game win streak.

UCLA broke the game open by holding the Mountain West school to just two free throws in a 12-2 run for a 39-27 halftime advantage. Then the Bruins had a 17-7 surge early in the second half to ...

UCLA averages 78.6 points while outscoring opponents by 20.9 points per game. The Jaguars are 18-3 in SWAC play. Southern scores 59.2 points while outscoring opponents by 2.3 points per game.

Southern Jaguars (21-14, 18-3 SWAC) at UCLA Bruins (30-2, 18-2 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 UCLA plays Southern in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The Bruins are 18-2 against Big Ten opponents and 12-0 in non-conference play. UCLA is the top team in the Big Ten with 40.8 points in the paint led by Lauren Betts averaging 15.9. The Jaguars ...

BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 UCLA plays Southern in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins are 18-2 against Big Ten opponents and 12-0 in non-conference play. UCLA is the top team in the Big Ten ...

Bruins -5.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: UCLA takes on Utah State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins have gone 13-8 against Big Ten teams, with a 9-2 record in non ...

UCLA men's basketball is preparing for the NCAA Tournament right now, but recruiting will need to start becoming a major focus for this program as well. The Bruins haven't landed a class of 2025 ...

Utah State Aggies (26-7, 16-6 MWC) vs. UCLA Bruins (22-10, 13-8 Big Ten) Lexington, Kentucky; Thursday, 9:25 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bruins -5.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE ...