This post was updated Nov. 24 at 2:53 p.m.
Facing a familiar opponent in the postseason is a story ripe for revenge.
But the Bruins fell short of that goal tonight.

Bitterness is one of two major flavors served on the postseason menu.
But the Bruins will look to satisfy their sweet tooth with sweet revenge and a Sweet Sixteen bid.

This post was updated Nov. 16 at 9:02 p.m.
As rain pelted the field of Wallis Annenberg Stadium on Saturday, two Southern California teams took to the muddied turf with their seasons on the line. 
But aside from the occasional slip, the harsh climate proved to be no match for the Bruins’ determination to keep their season alive.

I have always hated the word “almost.”
One can say that “almost” is a sign of progress. But in the context of sports, I would argue otherwise.

Conference tournaments offer an opportunity to test a squad’s postseason chops, with performance impacting seeding for the ultimate goal – a national championship.
But all 64 teams enter this week with a clean slate and a championship ripe for the taking, regardless of conference outcomes.

This post was updated Nov. 13 at 10:26 p.m.
Although a golden-goal overtime loss against Michigan State sent UCLA packing in the Big Ten tournament semifinal last week, the squad enters the NCAA tournament with a clean slate and an opportunity to redeem itself.

This post was updated Nov. 7 at 12:45 a.m.
When two teams meet again after a tie, there’s no precedent to lean on. Only 90 minutes to decide what the first match left unanswered.