UCLA women’s basketball has an opportunity to make a statement win this weekend. No. 7 UCLA (6-1) will take on UC Santa Barbara (1-6) on Sunday afternoon, as the Bruins look to win their last game at Pauley Pavilion until the new year. UCLA has an impressive resume so far, with wins over No. 9 […]
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Growth of freshmen key for UCLA women’s basketball in upcoming games
With matchups against two top-three teams ahead, the Bruins are going to need some more help from their freshman class. No. 8 UCLA women’s basketball had one of the highest-ranked freshman classes in the country headed into 2017, reeling in three top-40 recruits. The headliner of the class, ESPN’s No. 10 recruit forward Michaela Onyenwere, […]
Women’s basketball feels unsatisfied after 76-40 win over Presbyterian
The Bruins won by a healthy margin, but to coach Cori Close, the scoreboard didn’t tell a winning story. “I’m disappointed with our effort tonight,” Close said. “I didn’t think we were as focused as we needed to be.” No. 8 UCLA women’s basketball (2-0) defeated the Presbyterian Blue Hose (0-2) 76-40 on Sunday afternoon. […]
Women’s basketball trounces Vanguard 87-40 in exhibition game
A dominant defensive performance, along with two impressive freshman debuts, helped carry the UCLA women’s basketball team to victory. The No. 8 Bruins defeated the Vanguard Lions 87-40 in an exhibition Sunday afternoon. After scoring just two points in the first five minutes, coach Cori Close’s team turned to a full-court press and never looked […]