There were nearly more UCLA fans than USC fans in Monday’s rematch at the Galen Center. After cutting into a 14-point deficit, the Trojans had trimmed it to a 1-point game midway through the final frame. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt junior forward Lajahna Drummer added 6 points in the Bruins’ home game against USC, but scored nearly twice as many points when the Bruins traveled across town and took on the Trojans at the Galen Center. (Axel Lopez, Daily Bruin)
SoftballDavid Gottlieb, Sports editor UCLA softball was picked to finish second in the Pac-12 Preseason Coaches Poll, which was released Monday. The Bruins were one of just two teams to receive first-place votes. Read more...
Photo: Only UCLA and Oregon received first-place votes in the Pac-12 Preseason Coaches Poll. (Daily Bruin file photo)
First-year undeclared student Chantel Horvat describes her experience moving from Geelong, Australia, to Los Angeles to compete on the UCLA women’s basketball team. Horvat’s profile is the first installment in the Daily Bruin’s new series about international student-athletes. Read more...
Coach Cori Close received an unusual text message from her freshman point guard in 2015. “I don’t think we should recruit Kennedy Burke,” Jordin Canada wrote. Read more...
Photo: After competing against one another at rival high schools for three years, senior guard Jordin Canada and junior forward Kennedy Burke have become inseparable as teammates for UCLA women’s basketball. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruins’ composure down the stretch helped them secure a season sweep over the Trojans. While UCLA led for the entire game, its largest lead of 14 in the third quarter dwindled to just one midway through the fourth. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Monique Billings was fired up in UCLA’s win over USC at the Galen Center on Monday night. She scored 18 points and hauled in 11 rebounds en route to the 84-70 victory. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin)
They may have left with a few bumps and bruises, but the Bruins came out on top against the rival Trojans. No. 9 UCLA women’s basketball (19-4, 10-2 Pac-12) defeated USC (15-8, 5-7) with a final score of 59-46 in a game dominated by the defenses. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Jordin Canada posted 16 points and nine assists in UCLA’s victory over USC at Pauley Pavilion on Friday night. The Bruins will visit the Galen Center on Monday for a rematch with the Trojans. (Stella Huang/Daily Bruin)
Seven in a row. That’s what the Bruins have the chance to accomplish this weekend. All they have to do is sweep the Trojans for the second straight season. Read more...
Photo: In the previous three seasons combined, the Bruins own a record of 5-1 against the Trojans, including a season sweep last year. Junior forward Kennedy Burke played a huge role in the rivalry last season when she posted a 23-point performance in the meeting at Pauley Pavilion. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
