Oklahoma State may be unranked, but on paper, the Cowgirls’ head-to-head season stats are very similar to the Bruins’. “Oklahoma State is a great team – I saw them play against Mississippi State,” said senior guard Jordin Canada. “They only lost by three (on the road), and they’re a great team as well. So we […]
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Women’s basketball must improve execution, make more 3s
Women’s basketball coach Cori Close had one demand for her players on Tuesday night – to execute. Close said the No. 7 Bruins (6-1) have struggled to execute plays when a player checks out on offense lacking awareness or concentration, leading to a domino effect consequence. “We’re just late on all those awareness plays and […]
UCLA women’s basketball claims 68-48 victory against UC Riverside
Every Bruin who got minutes Tuesday night was able to contribute. “We need to learn what (we) do well, how to make plays for each other on a more consistent basis,” said coach Cori Close. “Then we’re going to see more fun results.” Despite a sluggish start, No. 7 UCLA women’s basketball (6-1) was able […]
UCLA women’s basketball leaves Las Vegas with two wins in hand
UCLA women’s basketball bounced back with two victories after going down to the nation’s top team, but the Bruins still have some polishing up to do before they begin conference play. After last Tuesday’s loss to No. 1 Connecticut, coach Cori Close said that her team’s weaknesses were all things that could be changed if […]
Women’s basketball unable to get past Connecticut in 78-60 loss
While UCLA women’s basketball began its season blowing out unranked opponents, Connecticut kicked off its season with three straight matchups against ranked opponents, but still managed to win each by around 20 points. Tonight was no different. No. 5 UCLA (3-1) women’s basketball fell to No. 1 Connecticut (4-0) 78-60 on Tuesday night, in front […]
Women’s basketball seeking Baylor rematch Saturday
The Bruins smell revenge around the corner. No. 8 UCLA women’s basketball (2-0, 0-0 Pac-12) will get a shot at redemption against No. 3 Baylor (3-0, 0-0 Big-12) on Saturday afternoon at Pauley Pavilion in a nonconference rematch from last season. Although leading 48-41 at half, the Bruins fell to the Bears 84-70 around the […]