Women’s basketball adapts to different playing styles entering quarterfinals

Four of UCLA’s five starters logged double-digits in at least one game this weekend. “We were a new team, a lot of people weren’t experienced with this type of basketball,” said senior guard Kennedy Burke. “But looking back now, we’ve developed a lot and still have room to grow.” No. 25 UCLA women’s basketball (19-11, […]

Women’s basketball overpowers Colorado, honors seniors at last home game

The seniors and their families teared up as coach Cori Close met them on the court with flowers. “It was very emotional today because I’ve been through a lot in this program,” said senior guard Kennedy Burke. “They built me into the woman I am today and basketball player I am today.” No. 25 UCLA […]

Women’s basketball to rematch Stanford and California in weekend games

The Bruins will have an opportunity to win their first top-10 matchup of the season. UCLA women’s basketball (15-9, 8-4 Pac-12) will rematch against No. 10 Stanford (19-4, 9-3) on Friday and California (14-9, 5-7) on Sunday at home. UCLA lost to then-No. 6 Stanford 86-80 and defeated then-No. 18 Cal 84-79 in January. Although […]

Women’s basketball travels east for pair of weekend matchups against Colorado, Utah

Michaela Onyenwere said the Bruins’ next matchup will be a rebounding battle. “(Colorado is) a really good offensive rebounding team,” said the sophomore forward. “(I) know that that’s one of their strengths.” UCLA women’s basketball (13-9, 6-4 Pac-12) will travel to Colorado (10-11, 0-10) on Friday and No. 17 Utah (18-3, 7-3) on Sunday with […]

Women’s basketball’s free throw shooting peaking as it reaches Pac-12 play midpoint

The Bruins are shooting at their highest free throw percentage all season. UCLA women’s basketball (13-9, 6-4 Pac-12) defeated Washington State (7-15, 2-9) and Washington (8-15, 1-10) at home over the weekend – averaging 78 percent from the free throw line. The Bruins rank ninth in the Pac-12 in free throw percentage, but second in […]

Women’s basketball triumphs over Washington on day of female athlete celebration

Cori Close saw her players taking a picture with little girls as they made their way to the press room. “The opportunity to give back and promote girls and women in sports and make an impact on young girls, to me that actually was the best part of my day,” the coach said. UCLA women’s […]

Women’s basketball preps to put end to losing streak in Arizona over weekend

Lauryn Miller said the Bruins need to be aggressive if they want to find success in their matchups this weekend. “We know how gritty Arizona State is and (we’re) making sure we try to match that,” said the sophomore forward. “We know that they’re going to come out and fight from the start.” UCLA women’s […]