Tyler Bilodeau and Trent Perry each score 18 to lead UCLA in a 71-64 win. The Bruins have won four of their last five games.

Here is where UCLA now sits in the project March Madness bracket

That’s what UCLA sophomore guard Trent Perry has found out in the new role that’s been thrust upon him. With star senior guard Skyy Clark out with a hamstring injury, Perry has become regular starter for the Bruins, and he hasn’t disappointed.

UCLA retained place kicker Mateen Bhaghani and its long snapper, but lost its 2025 punter to the transfer portal, setting up a duel for the job.

The UCLA commit had a monster game on Friday, nearly achieving a rare feat.

Any worries of an immediate emotional letdown after UCLA secured its first win of the season over a ranked opponent were quickly shot down by a first-half onslaught against one of the Big Ten’s worst teams Saturday.

UCLA Bruins (18-1, 8-0 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (8-11, 2-6 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 3 UCLA takes on Northwestern after Gabriela Jaquez scored 25 points in UCLA's 96-48 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers.

New head coach Bob Chesney’s decision to keep safeties-turned-nickels coach Gabe Lynn appears to have helped the program retain defensive backs Rodrick Pleasant, Cole Martin and Scooter Jackson.

Despite the noise around her, Jordan Chiles is focused on finishing her college journey on her own terms. She is representing the UCLA Bruins for one final season while also keeping her Olympic ambitions alive.

The Bruins stole a 69-67 win over #4 Purdue earlier this week