This post was updated Dec. 4 at 12:16 a.m.
Both sides of the court at Alaska Airlines Arena read “B1G” on Wednesday.
And it was a big game – at least, as big as an unranked game in early December could be.

Toughness is synonymous with success.
Just look at “Bad Boy” Pistons and the “Ewing Era” Knicks, who prided themselves on their mental and physical resilience.
And UCLA men’s basketball (5-2) had its toughness challenged during its loss to California Nov.

This post was updated Nov. 25 at 10:28 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO — Tyler Bilodeau was missing Tuesday night.
And the Bruins felt it.
Powered by the opponent’s 50% 3-point clip, No.

November basketball is the training ground for what is to come.
It’s not conference play, but it’s also not the postseason. A win will not guarantee a ticket to the tournament, and a defeat will not destroy a season.

This post was updated Nov. 21 at 10:50 p.m.
Build-a-Bank Bungee Race made its debut in Pauley Pavilion on Friday.

Two fans, adorning helmets and connected by a bungee cord, attempted to collect money near the opposing 3-point lines – resulting in, as you might expect, standoffs and wipeouts.

One victory does not wipe away the feeling of defeat.
And coach Mick Cronin made that clear after defeating Sacramento State by 31 Tuesday night – just four days after falling to then-No.

This post was updated Nov. 19 at 12:12 a.m.
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.