UCLA Defeats Rival USC
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruin tight end Moliki Matavao (left) being tackled in the end zone by University of Southern California (USC) Trojan safety Calen Bullock (right) during the first quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of Southern California (USC) Trojan defensive lineman Deijon Laffitte practicing during half-time of a football game against the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of Southern California (USC) Trojans Marching Band performing during half-time of a football game against the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
The crowd watching a football game between University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruins and University of Southern California (USC) Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of Southern California (USC) Trojan wide receiver Kyron Hudson (left) failing to complete a pass while being tackled by University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruin defensive back Devin Kirkwood (right) during the fourth quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of Southern California (USC) Trojan middle linebacker Mason Cobb handing the referee the football during a game against the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruin defensive back Jaylin Davies (left) tackling University of Southern California (USC) Trojan wide receiver Duce Robinson (right) during the third quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of Southern California (USC) Trojan quarterback Caleb Williams (center right) dodging a tackle attempt by University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruin defensive lineman Carl Jones Jr. (center left) during the second quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of Southern California (USC) Trojan quarterback Caleb Williams (center right) being tackled by University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruins during the second quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of Southern California (USC) Trojan quarterback Caleb Williams (center right) being tackled by University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruins during the second quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruin running back Carson Steele being tackled by University of Southern California (USC) Trojans during the third quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of Southern California (USC) Trojan middle linebacker Mason Cobb (center left) tackling University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruin wide receiver Logan Loya (center right) during the third quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruin quarterback Ethan Garbers (left) being tackled by University of Southern California (USC) Trojan safety Jaylin Smith (right) during the third quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of Southern California (USC) Trojan running back MarShawn Lloyd (center right) fumbling the ball while getting tackled by University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruin defensive back Jaylin Davies (center left) during the third quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruin tight end Hudson Habermehl (left) being tackled into the end zone by University of Southern California (USC) Trojan safety Anthony Beavers Jr. (center) and rush end Braylan Shelby (right) during the fourth quarter of a football game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, in Los Angeles, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. The Bruins won 38-20. (Caylo Seals | The Corsair)
Bruins score nearly twice as much as the Trojans.
On Nov. 19, the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins handily defeated the home team, the rival University of Southern California Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
The Bruins started strong, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter. The Trojans gained some ground in the second quarter, ending with the Bruins still up 14-10. However, in the third and fourth quarters, the Bruins took advantage of a series of mistakes, such as a fumble by Trojan running back MarShawn Lloyd, which led to Bruin defensive back Alex Johnson scoring a touchdown. The Bruins won with a final score of 38-20.
Despite injuries, the Corsairs placed at state with Colin McCormick taking 13th overall.
The UCLA Bruins football team defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs in their final game of the season (20-13).
SMC Corsairs men’s soccer team went undefeated in back to back Western State Conference with a perfect (10-0) record in their 2024 conference run.