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Two teams with promising young freshmen will meet Wednesday when 11th-ranked UCLA puts its perfect record on the line against UC Riverside at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. UCLA (7-0) won three games in four days last week to win the Wooden Legacy tournament. The Bruins beat Portland 99-77 in the opening round, defeated Nebraska 82-71 in the semifinals and topped Texas A&M 74-67 in the championship game. Continue to Article

November 29, 2016 3:45:pm EST

One night after his star freshman’s father guaranteed a national championship during a mid-game TV interview, UCLA coach Steve Alford insisted he’s neither surprised nor upset. Alford said after Friday’s 82-71 victory over Nebraska that Lavar Ball’s high standards and loud-mouthed bravado have brought out the best in eldest son Lonzo Ball and his UCLA-bound younger brothers, LiAngelo and LaMelo. “That’s Lavar,” Alford said. Continue to Article

November 26, 2016 3:05:am EST

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) -- Dikymbe Martin scored a career-high 26 points with 11-for-13 shooting Saturday to lead UC Riverside past Division II-member Fresno Pacific for its first win of the season, 96-48. Continue to Article

November 19, 2016 9:58:pm EST

Long Beach State's murderer's row type of schedule on the road to start the season continues Sunday at No. 16 UCLA. After winning the season-opener at home against Cal State Los Angeles, Long Beach State embarked on an arduous road trip that has included blowout losses to Wichita State (92-55), North Carolina (93-67) and Louisville (88-56). In the last game at Louisville on Thursday, Long Beach State's confidence was subdued from the start allowing an 18-0 run in a four-minute span early in the first half. Continue to Article

November 19, 2016 2:38:pm EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Jalen Poyser hit four 3-pointers and scored 20 points and UNLV turned on the jets down the stretch to beat UC Riverside 74-62 on Wednesday night. Continue to Article

November 17, 2016 12:29:am EST

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