One day, they are Brittanys. The next, Sophies. A week later, Lilis. On Tuesday, they may be dominant three-point shooters. On Thursday, they may be quick to drive to the basket – their purpose is adaptation. Most are unaware of their work backstage – every week behind a different facade, not demanding recognition or reward. […]
Author Archives: Annie Bardet
UCLA women’s basketball develops initiative after challenge from coach
Coach Cori Close stood at half-court, her eyes scanning the players waiting in position to practice zone defense strategy. Rather than continue to watch her team run the simulated play half-heartedly, Close walked off the court, took her bags and prematurely exited Wednesday’s practice through the northwest wing of Pauley Pavilion with the rest of […]
UCLA women’s basketball downed by Stanford after deluge of Cardinal 3s
UCLA women’s basketball has tipped-off against Stanford 80 times in the two programs’ history. The Cardinal, a consistent powerhouse in the Pac-12, have walked off the court victorious against the Bruins in the past 19 meetings. Meeting 81 was no different. No. 18 Stanford (19-7, 11-3 Pac-12) clinched its 20th consecutive win over UCLA (10-15, […]
Women’s basketball looks to control defense in rematch against Cal
The Bruins only have six more games, six more chances to turn their 6-6 conference record into a winning one before the Pac-12 tournament. First stop: Haas Pavilion, home of the Bears. The last time UCLA played Cal on Jan. 25, the Bears were able to score 35 points off of Bruin turnovers. UCLA’s early […]
Women’s basketball steps up defense in wins against Colorado, Utah
UCLA women’s basketball won’t allow a five-game losing streak this season. The Bruins (10-13, 6-6 Pac-12) started the season with four straight losses, a deed that was repeated once again when the Bruins dropped four consecutive games to Stanford, Cal, Oregon and Oregon State. With UCLA’s 72-65 win over Colorado (10-13, 3-9) on Friday, the […]
Bruins chewed up by Beavers to end road trip
The troops from the North proved too much for UCLA’s arsenal this weekend. After dropping a game against Oregon two days prior, the players in blue found themselves outgunned yet again, surrounded by the overpowering orange and black crowd of Oregon State’s Gill Coliseum on Monday. The No. 7 Beavers defeated the Bruins 82-64, tacking […]
UCLA women’s basketball hopes to improve second-half play against Oregon
Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, Ore. isn’t your ordinary basketball court. A forest of fir trees incorporated into the court’s outer design frames the famous University of Oregon logo and the words “Deep in the Woods.” UCLA women’s basketball will have a chance at redemption when it leaves the comfort of Pauley Pavilion for the […]