LA Times · Jan 8, 2025
In the paint or from long range, UCLA men can’t stop Michigan when needed
Michigan center Vladislav Goldin flexes over UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau after scoring in the first half.First, UCLA had no answer for Michigan’s interior dominance.
Then, after a massive comeback pushed the Bruins into the lead, they could not stop the Wolverines from long range.
The one-two punch was enough to stagger No. 22 UCLA during a 94-75 loss to No. 24 Michigan that dropped the Bruins back to .500 in Big Ten play.
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After somewhat neutralizing Vladislav Goldin following his monster first half, UCLA was undone by Tre Donaldson’s three-pointers in the second half. Donaldson made four shots from long range after halftime and finished with 20 points.