4. 2015 vs. Arizona, L 64-70
The year after UCLA took out Arizona in one of the best Pac-12 Tournament Finals in recent history, the Bruins were trying to stay afloat and did not exactly live up to their previous season’s production.
The Bruins had just run through USC which gave them good momentum against Arizona. UCLA had kept it competitive through halftime, tying the game at 27, but coaching deficiencies held UCLA back as they eventually lost to Arizona.
Despite their defeat, their performance in the game was good enough to impress the NCAA Tournament selection committee who gave them a place in that years big dance.