The stadium was silent. Fans whispered on the other side of the arena as medical staff attended to freshman guard Jordin Canada. Defending a fast break in the first half and trailing by 10 points, the nation’s top 2014 point guard recruit leaped for the block, but UC Riverside redshirt senior guard Dynese Adams stayed […]
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Despite slow start, women’s basketball sees opportunities for growth
On paper, the decision to start the UCLA women’s basketball season with three of its first four games against top-15 opponents could be interpreted as a mistake because of the resulting four-game losing streak. However, the Bruins’ encounter with adversity has answered critical questions that give them a new outlook on their capabilities. The Bruins […]
UCLA looks to end losing streak against Cincinnati by focusing on defense
The search for its first win of the season continues for the UCLA women’s basketball team Tuesday when it takes on the University of Cincinnati at Pauley Pavilion at 7 p.m. The Bruins (0-4) are coming off a frustrating loss against Nebraska. After leading for the first 35 minutes UCLA squandered its lead, which peaked […]
UCLA women’s basketball must improve mental game, break losing streak
The UCLA women’s basketball team is still looking for a win, along with its identity. The Bruins’ losing streak reached three games on Sunday as they lost their home opener against Texas. However, their biggest struggles on Sunday were different from what they were in their first two games. Despite a strong start and late […]
UCLA women’s basketball falls to JMU, UNC in first games of season
The opening weekend for the UCLA women’s basketball team showed that the team still has a lot to work on. UCLA fell on the road to James Madison on Friday with a score of 91-87 and suffered a 84-68 loss to the University of North Carolina on Sunday. In the wake of the losses, the […]
UCLA women’s tennis wins doubles draw at USTA/ITA championships
The fall season ended on a high note for the UCLA women’s tennis duo, juniors Catherine Harrison and Kyle McPhillips, as they won the women’s doubles draw at the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships on Sunday in New York. The pair capped the tournament off with a straight-set victory over the No. 2-seeded Auburn duo, […]
Women’s tennis looks to sharpen individual skills at Kramer Classic
For a handful of members of the women’s tennis team, the Kramer Classic on Thursday is a chance for each player to hone her skills in anticipation for the upcoming season. Coming off a national title last year, the Bruins are not showing signs of a championship hangover early into its fall competition. “They’re always […]