Mick Cronin Ejected in UCLA Loss to Maryland, Criticizes Officiating

The UCLA coach expressed frustration over officiating and scheduling challenges during a difficult week for the program and his personal life.

Mick Cronin was ejected late in UCLA's 79-61 loss to Maryland after receiving two technical fouls for arguing with officials.
The coach criticized the officiating, claiming his players were not given a fair chance due to physical play that went uncalled.
Cronin's ejection followed a week of frustrations, including a blowout loss to Michigan and his earlier public criticism of his players' performance and mentality.
He also pointed to the challenges of UCLA's first Big Ten season, citing travel demands and scheduling disadvantages as contributing factors to the team's struggles.
Cronin revealed his personal concerns over the California wildfires, stating his home was at risk of evacuation and emphasizing the toll on the team and staff.