Latest Mick Cronin News

No. 6 Arizona is the clear favorite to three-peat in Pac-12 Tournament

Mar. 12, 2024 16:50 PM EDT

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sixth-ranked Arizona not only enters the Pac-12 Tournament as the clear favorite, coach Tommy Lloyd has been unbeaten in this event at T-Mobile Arena. The Wildcats won the conference tournament the past two seasons, going through UCLA each time. The...

No. 19 Washington State ties school record for conference wins with 77-65 victory over UCLA

Mar. 02, 2024 23:20 PM EST

PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Jaylen Wells matched a career high with 27 points, including 11 in the final 7 1/2 minutes as No. 19 Washington State beat UCLA 77-65 on Saturday. The Cougars (23-7, 14-5) rallied from 13 points down — their second double-digit comeback in three days — to...

Boogie Ellis scores 24 points to lead USC over UCLA 62-56 and split the LA rivalry

Feb. 25, 2024 01:33 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arrinten Page knocked down Adem Bona going for a rebound early in the game. That's when Boogie Ellis knew Southern California was playing to win. “I feel like A.P. set the tone. That's how we have to play,” said Ellis, who scored 18 of his 24 points in the...

Streaking UCLA wins 6th in a row, edging Colorado 64-60 for 8th win in 9 games since losing start

Feb. 15, 2024 23:37 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sebastian Mack scored 19 points and UCLA rallied after blowing a 14-point, second-half lead to beat Colorado 64-60 on Thursday night for its sixth consecutive victory. The Bruins (14-11, 9-5 Pac-12) took over sole possession of third place, passing idle Oregon...

Andrews scores 20 points, UCLA pulls away in first half for 65-50 victory over USC

Jan. 27, 2024 23:23 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dylan Andrews scored 20 points, including 12 points during the pivotal first half, Lazar Stefanovic added 17 and UCLA defeated Southern California 65-50 Saturday night in a meeting of crosstown rivals having disappointing seasons. The Bruins (9-11, 4-5 Pac-12)...

UCLA rallies from 15-point deficit, tops hot-tempered Arizona State 68-66

Jan. 18, 2024 00:01 AM EST

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Lazar Stefanovic scored 18 points, Brandon Williams added 13 and UCLA overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half to beat Arizona State 68-66 on Wednesday night. UCLA took advantage of a hot-tempered Arizona State team that was called for four technicals —...

Balanced UCLA pulls away in second half to defeat Oregon State 69-62 in Pac-12 opener

Dec. 29, 2023 00:32 AM EST

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — Dylan Andrews scored 11 of his 13 points in the second half, Adem Bona also had 13 points and UCLA took control after halftime for a 69-62 win over Oregon State in the Pac-12 Conference opener for both teams on Thursday night. The Bruins (6-6), who ended a...