UCLA head coach Mick Cronin praised the Wisconsin basketball program following the Bruins’ 85-83 win over the Badgers on Tuesday.
UCLA women’s basketball showcased its depth and defensive dominance in a commanding win over No. 25 Baylor, extending its perfect season to 18-0.
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Specifically, UCLA shot 14-of-20 from two-point range in the second half. A bulk of the Bruins’ paint scoring arrived from the aforementioned Mara and bench guard Sebastian Mack. The Badgers had no answer. Wisconsin shot extremely well from the outside, but UCLA’s consistence presence down low was devastating on Tuesday.
Having been just a bit player in his 1½ college seasons, Aday Mara moved to the forefront Tuesday night. In a massive way. The 7-foot-3 center left a giant imprint all over what might have been UCLA’s most significant victory of the season.
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Big second-half performances from reserves Aday Mara, Sebastian Mack and William Kyle III helped host UCLA hold off No. 18 Wisconsin 85-83 on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Aday Mara scored a career-high 22 points and UCLA held off No. 18 Wisconsin 85-83 on Tuesday night, snapping the Badgers’ seven-game winning streak.
Things were tilting heavily in UCLA’s direction with 7:59 left when center Mara blocked Steven Crowl’s three-pointer, leading to a Wisconsin shot-clock violation. The Bruins soon held a 70-61 lead and all the momentum after Dylan Andrews made a baseline jumper.
The 7-foot-3 Spaniard scores a career-high 22 points, Sebastian Mack adds 19 and the Bruins survive a frantic final minute to end the Badgers’ seven-game winning streak, 85-83.
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