Category Archives: Women’s Basketball

During Wednesday’s practice, coach Cori Close’s frustration boiled over.

During a fast break in Friday’s game, Notre Dame freshman guard Jewell Loyd weaved in and out of UCLA’s defense until the only obstacle between her and the basket was UCLA’s 5-foot-4-inch senior guard Mariah Williams.

The Bruins certainly looked hungry in their win over the No. 13 Sooners a week ago. While that win gave the Bruins a boost of confidence, they are still hoping to build off their success so far.

Much has been made of the UCLA basketball programs’ move back to Pauley Pavilion. The historic home court offers an electric environment that few others can.

Before the lights came up on the women’s basketball team during last weekend’s game, another notable group of women gathered in the historic Pauley Pavilion building.

After a year marred by every possible form of bad luck, the women’s basketball team is ready to bounce back.

With the season less than a month from tipoff, UCLA women’s basketball is looking to expand its repertoire.