Four of UCLA’s five starters logged double-digits in at least one game this weekend. “We were a new team, a lot of people weren’t experienced with this type of basketball,” said senior guard Kennedy Burke. “But looking back now, we’ve developed a lot and still have room to grow.” No. 25 UCLA women’s basketball (19-11, […]
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Women’s basketball overpowers Colorado, honors seniors at last home game
The seniors and their families teared up as coach Cori Close met them on the court with flowers. “It was very emotional today because I’ve been through a lot in this program,” said senior guard Kennedy Burke. “They built me into the woman I am today and basketball player I am today.” No. 25 UCLA […]
Women’s basketball reigns over Utah 76-60 with a victory rooted in rebounds
The Bruins’ bench cheered as the bench players trotted onto the court. Redshirt senior guard Chrissy Baird and freshman forward Shayley Harris brought the bench to its feet after they both recorded a defensive rebound in the final minutes of the fourth quarter in No. 25 UCLA women’s basketball’s (18-11, 11-6 Pac-12) 76-60 defeat of […]
Women’s basketball shoots for success ahead of seniors’ last games
The Bruins will enter their final weekend of the regular season. No. 25 UCLA women’s basketball (17-11, 10-6 Pac-12) will face Utah (20-7, 9-7) on Friday and Colorado (12-15, 2-14) on Sunday for Senior Day. Starting senior guards Kennedy Burke and Japreece Dean and redshirt senior forward Lajahna Drummer will play their final two games […]
Women’s basketball cracks top-25 ranking after Oregon road trip
Eight games into the season, the Bruins’ record was 3-5. Now, as they they enter the final weekend of the regular season, they have won eight of their last 10 games. After No. 25 UCLA women’s basketball (17-11, 10-6 Pac-12) defeated No. 6 Oregon (25-3, 14-2) 74-69 on Friday and just narrowly fell to No. […]
Women’s basketball breaks on-the-road winning streak with loss to Oregon State
Down by three with the game clock approaching zero, the Bruins gave the ball to their best 3-point shooter. But senior guard Japreece Dean couldn’t sink the shot this time. “They knew what play we were going to and they overplayed it,” said senior guard Kennedy Burke. “But (Dean) has practiced that shot a lot, […]
Women’s basketball overcomes 22-point deficit to defeat No. 2 Oregon
The Bruins defeated a top-two team for the first time in 11 years. UCLA women’s basketball (17-10, 10-5 Pac-12) stunned No. 2 Oregon (24-3, 13-2) with a 74-69 victory on the road after overcoming a 22-point first-half deficit. The last time the Bruins knocked off a No. 2 team was when they beat No. 2 […]