The Big Ten’s longest active winning streaks will clash in Westwood on Friday.
But only one squad can extend its number into double digits.
Both boasting nine-game unbeaten runs, No.

After a humbling 16-point loss to Wisconsin in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals, No. 7 seed UCLA men’s basketball (22-10, 13-7 Big Ten) will have a chance to redeem itself in the NCAA Tournament.

This post was updated March 13 at 12:15 a.m.
After a regular season that appeared to veer in every direction, No. 4 seed UCLA men’s basketball (22-9, 13-7 Big Ten) closed things out on a high to earn a double bye, providing direct entry to the quarterfinal.

Correlation does not always equal causation.
But for the Bruins, Aday Mara’s minutes and UCLA victories have come hand in hand.
“6-0 with 20 (minutes played),” said coach Mick Cronin.

This post was updated Feb. 24 at 12:02 a.m.
One arena. Two ceremonious celebrations. Pauley Pavilion played host to history twice in the span of two hours.

This post was updated Feb. 14 at 10:52 p.m.
Free throws have haunted the Bruins all season long.
And it was no different Friday night, as a pair of misses on the front end of 1-and-1s put a victory in jeopardy.

Sixteen NCAA titles litter the Bruins’ and Hoosiers’ trophy cases.
But since the turn of the century, neither have hoisted the ultimate prize.
Though each team has rightfully earned the blue-blood moniker, the search for another championship has been a long journey.

This post was updated Jan. 31 at 1:11 a.m.
As Aday Mara stared down Oregon forward Brandon Angel after an emphatic block, senior guard Kobe Johnson finished a layup at the other end – and Pauley Pavilion was sent into a frenzy. 
Though the sophomore center may not often lead the team in scoring – or even feature in the starting lineup – one thing has become clear: Mara is a fan favorite among the Bruin faithful. 
UCLA men’s basketball (16-6, 7-4 Big Ten) completed its sweep of the Pacific Northwest with a thrashing of No.

Big men are a valuable asset in Big Ten men’s basketball.
And sophomore center Aday Mara and junior forward William Kyle III exemplify just that for the Bruins.

December was just last month. But it feels like an eternity ago in Westwood.
Things appeared smooth sailing for UCLA men’s basketball as the new year ushered in hopes of a conference title in the team’s maiden Big Ten voyage.