Wisconsin basketball (15-4, 5-3 Big Ten) fell 85-83 to the UCLA Bruins (13-6, 4-4 Big Ten) on Tuesday night in Westwood, California. The result snapped Wisconsin’s seven-game win streak dating back to Dec. 14. For Mick Cronin’s Bruins, this win was their third against an AP top-25 opponent this season.
Behind Aday Mara’s breakout performance and Sebastian Mack’s clutch leadership, Mick Cronin’s strategic decisions guided UCLA to a thrilling 85-83 victory over No. 18 Wisconsin.
UCLA's coach has generated more headlines for his grievances than for the Bruins' (improving) play on the floor.
Mick Cronin recognizes that coaching isn’t just about teaching his UCLA Bruins squad the intricacies of basketball but educating his players on what it takes to be a winner, as well. Throughout his career,
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin praised the Wisconsin basketball program following the Bruins’ 85-83 win over the Badgers on Tuesday.
The Badgers have shot 48% and hit 32 three-pointers in the last two games, marksmanship that has helped the team start Big Ten play 6-3.
The Badgers shot 51% from the field and 50% from 3, but were sunk by defense, rebounding and ball security in their loss.
Wisconsin basketball is currently headed west for its first Big Ten Conference matchups against former Pac-12 powers USC and UCLA. It first visits the Trojans on Saturday afternoon, then the Bruins on Tuesday.
UCLA Bruins basketball coach Mick Cronin expressed displeasure about his team's travel schedule following their game against Washington Huskies on Jan. 25.
Much has happended for both UCLA and No. 16 Oregon since the two teams faced off back on Dec. 4. Each squad has faced its share of adversity. Both the Bruins an
UCLA junior guard Dylan Andrews has really turned a corner after struggling for a considerable period of time. Andrews had averaged just 2.3 points per game fro
“I was over at the Galen Center last night and there’s no better feeling than to see us, you know, quiet the crowd and the students were in the top section,” Jarmond noted. “Shoutout to the students. You guys came and brought it.”