UCLA men’s basketball cruises past Maryland

LOS ANGELES — In reflection of UCLA’s recent two-game skid, head coach Mick Cronin’s greatest focus, he said, is to build a culture of toughness and getting defensive stops.

That process took a positive step Saturday as the Bruins (11-5, 3-2 Big Ten) allowed their lowest total of the season, in a 67-55 win over Maryland (7-9, 0-5).

The Terrapins shot 31% from the field and 19% from deep. They stayed in the game because they grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and turned it into 24 second-chance points...