UCLA fades in loss to Villanova, spoiling chance to bolster their March resume
PHILADELPHIA — At some point soon, valiant showings against quality competition in tough environments aren’t going to be enough. UCLA arrived here needing not just a quality effort but a victory. Near-upsets against Marquette and Gonzaga in the Maui Invitational that might have boosted spirits did little for the Bruins’ early NCAA tournament resume with only a handful of major-conference ...
PHILADELPHIA — At some point soon, valiant showings against quality competition in tough environments aren’t going to be enough.
UCLA arrived here needing not just a quality effort but a victory. Near-upsets against Marquette and Gonzaga in the Maui Invitational that might have boosted spirits did little for the Bruins’ early NCAA tournament resume with only a handful of major-conference opponents remaining before the start of Pac-12 play.
