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With a six-man rotation, Minnesota edged UCLA 78-73 as Bobby Durkin scored 23 points on seven 3-pointers and Langston Reynolds added 21, while the Gophers tallied 24 assists on 29 makes in an efficient, unselfish night; UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau had 32, and Minnesota's defense showed some leaks but the offense stayed hot from deep (over 52% from three) despite 10 incoming transfers and six season-ending injuries.
Actress Bijou Phillips revealed she urgently needs a kidney transplant and is seeking a living donor, warning she’s “hanging on by a thread.” She’s been immunocompromised and on dialysis at UCLA after previously receiving a kidney in 2017, and she wants more time with her daughter as she faces escalating health risks. The plight highlights the urgency of finding a donor amid her ongoing medical challenges and transplant history.
The Department of Justice filed an 81-page federal lawsuit against the University of California, alleging UCLA administrators routinely ignored antisemitism complaints from Jewish employees since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack and the Gaza war spurred campus protests, marking a sharp escalation in civil rights actions against UC after prior demands for about $1.2 billion in settlements.
UCLA coach Mick Cronin apologized for ejecting backup center Steven Jamerson II during UCLA's Feb. 17 game with Michigan State, saying he misread the play, will dial back his humor, and must better represent the school so he isn’t the story. He stressed the UCLA brand and team come first, noted his past comments, and indicated he’s a good fit who aims to avoid negative publicity.
In UCLA's 82-59 loss to Michigan State, coach Mick Cronin ejected center Steven Jamerson after a late flagrant foul, a moment that went viral. A Crespi High School alumni and coach, Ryan Moore, posted a defense of Jamerson on X that drew hundreds of thousands of views, highlighting Jamerson's uphill basketball journey from San Diego to UCLA and fueling debate over Cronin's handling of the incident.
In an 82–59 loss to No. 15 Michigan State, UCLA coach Mick Cronin ejected reserve Steven Jamerson II after a hard foul from behind on a breakaway dunk; the sequence led to a flagrant-1 and Toward the end Cronin also clashed with a reporter over questions about the Spartans’ student section, highlighting UCLA’s rough stretch and potential NCAA tournament concerns amid lineup questions.
Michigan used a blistering second half to blow out UCLA 86-56, led by Yaxel Lendeborg’s 17 points and a productive bench, while overcoming early three-point shooting and rebounding hiccups; the win extends Michigan’s 10-game streak as they prepare to face Purdue.
A UCLA team led by Neil Garg demonstrated a fluoride-induced elimination strategy that transiently forms anti-Bredt olefins—highly strained molecules once considered synthetically inaccessible—allowing these intermediates to participate in reactions. The work reframes Bredt's Rule as a predictive guideline with controlled exceptions, reopening avenues in drug design, materials science, and catalysis, and prompting textbooks and labs worldwide to revise how they teach and approach strained-ring chemistry.
A driver in a silver Toyota Prius lost control and rammed into the bakery area of 99 Ranch Market in Westwood, Los Angeles, killing three people (a 55-year-old man, a 42-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man) and sending four others to the hospital (two in critical condition and two in fair condition). The crash occurred around 12:10 p.m. near UCLA. The cyclist and the driver declined medical treatment and were not hospitalized. LAPD and LAFD responders assessed the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Indiana survived UCLA’s late rally and prevailed 98-97 in double overtime, capped by Trent Sisley’s 0.3-second free throw. The win showcased the Hoosiers’ grit, depth, and poise on the road, as several players stepped up amid foul trouble and bench uncertainty.
Indiana outlasted UCLA 98-97 in a double-overtime thriller, sparked by Nick Dorn's 26 points as he led a second-half surge; Reed Bailey and Lamar Wilkerson added 24 apiece, and Trent Sisley iced the win with a free throw after a baseline inbound with 1.5 seconds left in the second OT, as IU overcome an early scoring funk and held on on the road to set up a next game vs. USC.
Former UCLA guard Amari Bailey, who was drafted by the Hornets and has since appeared in the NBA and in the G-League, says he intends to return to college basketball to chase a national title and would become the first player to go back to college after NBA games. He’s begun reaching out to teams for next season, with attorney Elliott Abrams advocating for eligibility reconsideration.
In the Shrine Bowl, the West topped the East 21-17 as Duke edge rusher Wesley Williams showed versatile disruption suited to a 4-3 scheme, and Houston RB Dean Connors stood out with burst and contact-the-ball skills. Three UCLA players coached by Eric Bieniemy—Garrett DiGiorgio, Gary Smith III, and T.J. Harden—praised Bieniemy’s high-energy, pro-style coaching, underscoring potential Chiefs interest in these draft prospects.
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles impressively showcased her skills with a stunning 2026 floor routine during a UCLA gymnastics presentation, receiving widespread praise for her performance, confidence, and physique.
UCLA football head coach Bob Chesney announced the hiring of 10 assistant coaches for the 2026 season, including coordinators and position coaches, many of whom have previous experience with Chesney at James Madison and have contributed to successful seasons, such as James Madison's 2025 CFP appearance and Sun Belt Championship.