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UCLA Coach Frustrated by Tough Travel Schedule

1/24/2026

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Mick Cronin, UCLA men's basketball coach, said he was frustrated by UCLA's travel-heavy Big Ten schedule after five of the first seven conference games were on the road.
UCLA posted a 4-3 road record.
The Bruins beat No. 4 Purdue 69-67.
Cronin emphasized importance of winning at home, noting UCLA's 26-2 record at Pauley Pavilion over the past season and a half.
The Bruins will face Northwestern next.

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Story summary

Mick Cronin, UCLA men's basketball coach, said he was frustrated by UCLA's travel-heavy Big Ten schedule after five of the first seven conference games were on the road.
UCLA posted a 4-3 road record.
The Bruins beat No. 4 Purdue 69-67.
Cronin emphasized importance of winning at home, noting UCLA's 26-2 record at Pauley Pavilion over the past season and a half.
The Bruins will face Northwestern next.