After starting the season unranked, UCLA women’s basketball has established itself as a top 20 team, thanks in large part to the dominant play of senior forward Alyssia Brewer and senior guard/forward Markel Walker.
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UCLA women’s basketball beat Oregon State with second-half rally
Trailing against Oregon State on Sunday, UCLA looked like it was heading for a letdown against a mediocre team on the road. But then, the Bruins flipped the switch. They sunk their teeth in on defense and surged on a 14-0 run late in the second half to steal the game, 68-64. “At halftime, coach […]
UCLA women’s basketball scores decisive win against Pepperdine
After suffering a stunning loss to Cal State Northridge last week, UCLA avoided a repeat performance in decisive fashion. The Bruins dismantled the Pepperdine Waves (3-8) in a 77-46 victory tonight. No. 17 UCLA (8-2) showed high intensity and energy from the start, going on an early 17-3 run to take a 21-7 lead. From that point on, the […]
UCLA women’s basketball finishes non-conference play with win over St. Joseph’s
UCLA women’s basketball has found success this season by winning the rebound battle, playing tough defense and dominating inside the paint. In Monday’s 73-65 win over Saint Joseph’s, it was much of the same for No. 16 UCLA, but in a slightly different manner. The Bruins (9-2) played without senior forward Alyssia Brewer, who injured her ankle […]
Women's basketball topples previously unbeaten Texas
Coach Cori Close spent the past week of practice preaching defense to her team.
Women’s basketball looks to continue early season success
As senior guard/forward Markel Walker broke down her team’s work in practice this week, one glaring theme kept arising.
Bruins prevail with early lead against Loyola Marymount
To generate awareness for the Samaritan’s Feet organization, the coaching staffs of UCLA and Loyola Marymount paced the sidelines barefoot throughout Sunday’s game.