Monique Billings leapt across the stage at a ballet recital when she was 6 years old, but she looked more fit for a jersey than a tutu. “They were doing their twirls and pirouettes and all these graceful moves,” said her father Chuck Billings. “And then here comes (Monique Billings) looking like she’s going up […]
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No 3. seed women’s basketball to face American in NCAA Tournament
The Bruins are going dancing for the third consecutive year – a stretch that ties a program record among its 15 total NCAA Tournament appearances. UCLA women’s basketball (24-7) earned a No. 3 seed and will take on No. 14 seed American (26-6) in Pauley Pavilion on Saturday afternoon in the schools’ first-ever meeting. Although […]
Women’s volleyball battles teams from East and West, finishes undefeated
For the first time this season, UCLA finished a weekend undefeated – even in unusual Southern California weather. The Bruins were drenched from the rain in three of their four matches. But unlike their battle against the wind earlier this season, they were able to get past the poor conditions. “Playing in the rain is […]
UCLA beach volleyball to play first home game of the season
After a rocky start to the season due to battling the wind, the Bruins will compete at home for the first time. “We feel good about the conditions because our conditions are different than Hawaii, different than LMU and we’re used it,” said coach Stein Metzger. No. 4 UCLA beach volleyball (5-3) will host both […]
Women’s basketball seniors leave lasting imprint on program, look to NCAAs
SEATTLE, Wash. — Coach Cori Close has harped all season long on wanting to grow the game of women’s basketball. “As usual, I always thank you as journalists … for telling the stories of our players because it is so important for our game,” Close said in her opening statement following the loss to top-seeded […]
UCLA women’s basketball loses to Oregon 65-62 in Pac-12 semifinal
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Bruins failed to accomplish something they hadn’t been able to do all season: beat the Ducks. No. 9 UCLA women’s basketball (24-7, 14-4 Pac-12) fell short to No. 6 Oregon (28-5, 16-2) 65-62 for the third time this season in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinal. After leaving Eugene, Oregon, with an overtime […]
UCLA defeats Cal, to face Oregon in Pac-12 Tournament semifinals
SEATTLE, Wash. — The Bruins will play in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals for the third consecutive year. No. 9 UCLA women’s basketball (24-6, 15-4 Pac-12) knocked off California (21-10, 11-8) 77-74 in the quarterfinal Friday night, setting the stage for a semifinal meeting with Oregon on Saturday. Shots were not falling early. The Bruins turned […]