Author Archives: Elizabeth Newman

Sports often lends itself to hyperbole, but it is hard to overstate the importance of Saturday’s game against Oregon for the UCLA women’s basketball team. In order to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament, the Bruins (17-10, 12-6 Pac-10) probably need to beat the Ducks when the two squads face off in the quarterfinals […]

The weekend before the Pac-10 tournament is almost like the discovery of a birthday present. Although the big day isn’t here yet, it’s what happens now that is most crucial. “The playoffs really start this week,” Oregon head coach Bev Smith said. Smith couldn’t have described the importance of UCLA’s games against the Oregon schools […]

The last time the UCLA women’s basketball team played Cal, the Bruin offense was nothing short of offensive. Limited to a season-low 29 percent shooting, UCLA fell short against a Golden Bear squad that has struggled just to remain competitive all season. But last night, the Bruins (15-9, 10-5 Pac-10) made past offensive problems a […]

Stanford hasn’t done it. Neither has Washington or Arizona. None of these women’s basketball teams has lost a conference game at home this season, perhaps the biggest reason all three are still in contention for the Pac-10 Championship. With only two weeks left in the regular season, one element has surfaced that goes beyond pure […]

With the losses and the urgency mounting, the UCLA women’s basketball team’s NCAA Tournament hopes are slowly slipping away. Mired in a slump that has seen the team fall out of contention in the Pac-10 race, the Bruins cannot afford to lose tonight when they host No. 24 Arizona or their postseason chances will be […]

Whether it’s the glint in her eye or the smile that stretches across her face, it’s clear to anyone watching UCLA women’s basketball just how much Nikki Blue loves the game. In fact, it’s almost magic. Blue probably wouldn’t mind the label either. Surely it’s no coincidence that the freshman guard wears No. 32 on […]

Sometimes looking to the enemy can be constructive. After defeating USC 72-64 on Jan. 12, the women’s basketball team will attempt to sweep their crosstown rivals tomorrow at the Sports Arena. Although the Bruins (12-8, 7-4 Pac-10) have a better season record than USC (10-12, 5-6 Pac-10), their seasons are headed in opposite directions. The […]