UCLA, California Baptist and Madness
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UCLA ended the game with a comfortable win but the first half was a challenge for the Bruins. After halftime UCLA would allow just nine points.
The numbers keep growing for the top-seeded UCLA Bruins. Their 32 wins are the most in a season. Their 53-point victory over Cal Baptist in the opening round of March Madness was the biggest postseason win in program history.
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First half stutter turns into second half stomping in No. 1 UCLA's win over No. 16 Cal Baptist
UCLA Bruins women’s basketball overcomes slow start to dominate Cal Baptist 96-43 in NCAA Tournament opener, led by Cori Close and standout Bruins players.
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USC, UCLA and Cal Baptist open play in NCAA basketball tournaments
Four Southern California teams will begin play Friday night in the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments. They include both the men’s and women’s teams representing Cal Baptist in Riverside and UCLA.
Our March Madness experts pick the winner for No. 1 UCLA vs No. 16 California Baptist in the 2026 women's NCAA Tournamen.