Oklahoma State may be unranked, but on paper, the Cowgirls’ head-to-head season stats are very similar to the Bruins’. “Oklahoma State is a great team – I saw them play against Mississippi State,” said senior guard Jordin Canada. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Kelli Hayes and No. 7 UCLA women’s basketball begin a five-game road trip against Oklahoma State on Friday. The Bruins have not played a true road game this season. (Jenna Nicole Smith/Daily Bruin)
UCLA held its opponent under 50 points for the fourth time this season. No. 7 UCLA women’s basketball (7-1) defeated UCSB (1-7) – who put up 10, eight and nine points in the first three quarters – by a score of 74-44. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Jordin Canada set the tone on defense for UCLA women’s basketball after recording six steals against UC Santa Barbara on Sunday. She added 14 points on 7-of-13 shooting as well as 5 assists. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
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. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball wants to come out with more energy than it had in its previous few contests. Coach Cori Close said the fans deserve to root for an exciting and enjoyable team. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin staff)
Women’s basketball coach Cori Close had one demand for her players on Tuesday night – to execute. Close said the No. 7 Bruins (6-1) have struggled to execute plays when a player checks out on offense lacking awareness or concentration, leading to a domino effect consequence. Read more...
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Men’s basketballDavid Gottlieb, Sports editor Pac-12 teams won’t start facing off against one another for another month, so they are still fighting through nonconference schedules. Three Pac-12 schools have gotten off to undefeated starts, with No. Read more...
Photo: Pac-12 men’s basketball play doesn’t start for another month. Arizona State, Washington State and Colorado still have undefeated records. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)
Every Bruin who got minutes Tuesday night was able to contribute. “We need to learn what (we) do well, how to make plays for each other on a more consistent basis,” said coach Cori Close. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Kayla Owens had 8 points, three assists and three steals in UCLA’s 68-48 win over UC Riverside. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin staff)
After finishing first place at the South Point Thanksgiving Shootout in Las Vegas, No. 7 UCLA women’s basketball (5-1) will play UC Riverside (1-5) on Tuesday at Pauley Pavilion, where it has some brushing up to do offensively. Read more...
Photo: Jordin Canada is one of the many Bruins who have struggled to find an offensive rhythm in the past week. The senior guard is averaging four assists and just under nine points per game in her last three outings. (Isabelle Roy/Daily Bruin senior staff)
