Behind Aday Mara’s breakout performance and Sebastian Mack’s clutch leadership, Mick Cronin’s strategic decisions guided UCLA to a thrilling 85-83 victory over No. 18 Wisconsin.

Wisconsin basketball (15-4, 5-3 Big Ten) fell 85-83 to the UCLA Bruins (13-6, 4-4 Big Ten) on Tuesday night in Westwood, California. The result snapped Wisconsin’s seven-game win streak dating back to Dec. 14. For Mick Cronin’s Bruins, this win was their third against an AP top-25 opponent this season.

Mick Cronin recognizes that coaching isn’t just about teaching his UCLA Bruins squad the intricacies of basketball but educating his players on what it takes to be a winner, as well. Throughout his career,

The Badgers have shot 48% and hit 32 three-pointers in the last two games, marksmanship that has helped the team start Big Ten play 6-3.

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin praised the Wisconsin basketball program following the Bruins’ 85-83 win over the Badgers on Tuesday.

A busy week in the Big Ten created significant volatility in the conference standings. However, those results did lead to significant movement at the bottom of the rankings. Minnesota (2-0), USC (1-0) and Ohio State (1-0) each made big jumps,

UCLA Bruins basketball coach Mick Cronin expressed displeasure about his team's travel schedule following their game against Washington Huskies on Jan. 25.

The UCLA Bruins (13-6) recently received an unfamiliar pair of impact performances in their upset win over the No. 18 Wisconsin Badgers (15-4) at home on Tuesda

The Badgers shot 51% from the field and 50% from 3, but were sunk by defense, rebounding and ball security in their loss.

UCLA head coach Mick Cronin made some insightful comments on the difference between a winner and a loser. Cronin cited Bruins' recent transfer players, Eric Dailey and Tyler Bilodeau, who joined the team from Oklahoma State and Oregon State, respectively.

The Bruins’ head coach, who has employed the bigs in certain situations, said they “made me look smart” after both rose to the occasion in Tuesday’s victory over Wisconsin.

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