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November 13, 2:13 am

Star-studded rivals UCLA, USC break Big Ten ground for LA women’s basketball

Los Angeles is getting front-row seats to women’s college basketball’s best. Two top-five teams call the city home amid the sport’s rapid rise in popularity. “It’s really great that the other school across town is really good too, so it creates more competitive spirit, especially with the fans,” said junior guard Gabriela Jaquez. Read more...

Photo: Coach Cori Close talks to the team from the sidelines as UCLA took on USC in Pauley Pavilion last season. This year, both Los Angeles teams are ranked in the top five in the nation, setting up highly competitive matches once Big Ten conference play begins. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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November 13, 2:01 am

Swear by Sabrina: Freshman Elina Aarnisalo will brighten, not outshine, star Kiki Rice

Friendly competition can help even the best of players grow. And with junior point guard Kiki Rice out of the lineup for UCLA women’s basketball with a minor shoulder injury, a freshman has stepped into her place. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Kiki Rice (left) and freshman guard Elina Aarnisalo (right) are pictured. (Photos by Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor. Photo illustration by Mia Tavares/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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November 12, 1:38 pm

Women’s basketball rides unrelinquished lead over Waves to wipe out Pepperdine

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 11:22 p.m. The yells of hundreds of elementary school students filled Pauley Pavilion as junior center Lauren Betts executed a 3-point play, putting the Bruins up 18-0. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball huddles together on the court as the crowd full of elementary school students cheers in the background. The Bruins remain undefeated in their third win of the season. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)

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November 11, 6:04 pm

Following 2 wins, UCLA women’s basketball looks ahead to game against Pepperdine

Cori Close knows her team can be better. While the Bruins have emerged victorious in their first two contests, the team’s head honcho said it has more to offer. Read more...

Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts looks for an overhead pass. Betts recorded her career-high points during Sunday’s match against Colgate – putting up 31. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)

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November 10, 4:15 pm

UCLA women’s basketball beats Colgate in home opener with 2 returning players

This post was updated Nov. 10 at 4:48 p.m. Only two veterans came dressed to the home opener. But that didn’t stop freshman guard Elina Aarnisalo from putting on a show. Read more...

Photo: Freshman guard Elina Aarnisalo takes a jump shot as a Colgate player defends her from behind. Starting in place of junior guard Kiki Rice, who is out with a shoulder injury, Aarnisalo put up 19 points and six assists. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)

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November 9, 4:08 pm

Fresh off a win in Paris, UCLA women’s basketball prepares for first home game

Paris is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles. A 2 p.m. start time on Sunday may feel closer to a middle-of-the-night affair for jet-lagged Bruins. “I’ve been going to sleep at 6 o’clock (p.m.),” said junior guard Londynn Jones after returning from Paris victorious. Read more...

Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts holds the ball on an offensive possession. Betts was named to the All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 All-Defensive teams last season. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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