First things first ““ I hate USC. I know, hate’s a strong word. I’m using it anyway. Don’t get me wrong, I have friends and even family members who go there, and them I like. And I’m sure there are plenty of USC students and alumni with whom I would get along, too (OK, maybe […]
Author Archives: Jason Feder
Women’s basketball sneaks past UC Irvine
W. Basketball Friday, 5 p.m. v. Delaware State Albuquerque, N.M. With another double-double by Noelle Quinn, the women’s basketball team survived a scare at UC Irvine on Monday, holding on for a 66-62 win at the Bren Events Center. Despite not sinking a basket from the floor during the final eight minutes of the game, […]
Bruins look for back-to-back wins
W. BASKETBALL Today, 7 p.m. v. UC Irvine Irvine The prevailing theme of the women’s basketball season so far has been finding consistency, both on defense and with getting points on the board. Tonight at UC Irvine, the Bruins (4-4) will have a shot at putting a little consistency together by stringing together back-to-back wins […]
Women’s basketball beats Cal State Fullerton
In a tight game at Cal State Fullerton, the women’s basketball team pulled out an 84-74 win last night, evening its record to 4-4. In one of the most complete offensive performances of the year, five Bruins tallied double digits in points, the first time that has happened so far this season. Lindsey Pluimer led […]
Football Preview: Hickman carves own path to top
You’ve heard the story a thousand times before. The Mannings, the Waltons, the Bonds ““ big names all sharing the common thread of athletes’ sons following their parents’ footsteps into sports greatness. However, for senior Justin Hickman, the path he has taken to his current spot as one of the nation’s best defensive ends is […]
Bruins to focus on consistency, playing as a team
W. BASKETBALL Today, 7 p.m. v. Cal State Fullerton Fullerton Coming off a disappointing sixth-place finish in the Rainbow Wahine Classic in Hawaii last weekend, the Bruins will look to regain their momentum tonight against Cal State Fullerton (2-5). On the defensive side of the ball, the Bruins (3-4) have been focusing on improving their […]
Bruins bring home only one win in three games
With a Thanksgiving weekend trip to Hawaii, the women’s basketball team looked to capitalize on more than just the weather, as the Bruins hoped to make a deep run in the Hawaiian Airlines Rainbow Wahine Classic. However, No. 21 UCLA (3-4) came out of Honolulu with one win and two losses, all against unranked opponents. […]