On paper, the decision to start the UCLA women’s basketball season with three of its first four games against top-15 opponents could be interpreted as a mistake because of the resulting four-game losing streak. However, the Bruins’ encounter with adversity has answered critical questions that give them a new outlook on their capabilities. The Bruins […]
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Bruins reverse fortune, grind out first win of season
The last time UCLA women’s basketball played the University of Cincinnati was a November day in 1988. Tuesday night, the Bruins were able to leave Pauley Pavilion with not only their first win over Cincinnati in 26 years, but their first win of the season. The Bruins (1-4) defeated the Bearcats (1-5) 66-58, marking the […]
UCLA looks to end losing streak against Cincinnati by focusing on defense
The search for its first win of the season continues for the UCLA women’s basketball team Tuesday when it takes on the University of Cincinnati at Pauley Pavilion at 7 p.m. The Bruins (0-4) are coming off a frustrating loss against Nebraska. After leading for the first 35 minutes UCLA squandered its lead, which peaked […]
UCLA women’s basketball succumbs to Nebraska comeback
UCLA women’s basketball has yet to win a game. The University of Nebraska has yet to lose. The No. 15 Cornhuskers (6-0) rallied from a 16-point deficit in the first half to hand the Bruins (0-4) their fourth loss of the season on Friday, defeating the Bruins 71-66 in Pauley Pavilion. While the Cornhuskers have […]
UCLA women’s basketball must improve mental game, break losing streak
The UCLA women’s basketball team is still looking for a win, along with its identity. The Bruins’ losing streak reached three games on Sunday as they lost their home opener against Texas. However, their biggest struggles on Sunday were different from what they were in their first two games. Despite a strong start and late […]
Women’s basketball needs to focus on defense to end losing streak
UCLA women’s basketball needs to turn up the heat after a chilling visit to the East Coast this past weekend. The unranked Duke Dogs of James Madison University served the Bruins a cold 87-91 loss in Harrisonburg, Va. on Friday, and the No. 11 University of North Carolina Tar Heels further dropped the temperature with […]
UCLA women’s basketball falls to JMU, UNC in first games of season
The opening weekend for the UCLA women’s basketball team showed that the team still has a lot to work on. UCLA fell on the road to James Madison on Friday with a score of 91-87 and suffered a 84-68 loss to the University of North Carolina on Sunday. In the wake of the losses, the […]