Tuesday, December 16

Bruins’ win against Cougars lacked concentration, effort

When sophomore forward Monique Billings received the ball from sophomore guard Jordin Canada halfway through the fourth quarter, UCLA was already well ahead. That didn’t stop her from quickly pulling the trigger and draining the jumper. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward Monique Billings had 16 points and nine rebounds in Friday night’s victory over Washington State. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Women’s basketball anticipate rematch against Kelsey Plum, Huskies

When the women’s basketball team gets a visit from the Washington schools this weekend, Westwood will be a little different. It won’t be different because of Washington State, (12-11, 3-9) a solid if unspectacular team, or because of the University of Washington (16-7, 7-5). Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Jordin Canada and Washington guard Kelsey Plum are the only two players from the Pac-12 to be up for the Dawn Staley Award Mid-Season 2016 Watch List. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Training with music helps women’s basketball find rhythm

Watch any UCLA women’s basketball practice, and you will come away impressed with the Bruins’ footwork. Not just their drop steps or their defensive slides, but also their Milly Rocks and their two-steps. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward Monique Billings is one of many women’s basketball players who can be found dancing to the music that blasts through Pauley Pavilion during the Bruins’ practices. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)



Women’s basketball scores win in Arizona against Wildcats

The UCLA women’s basketball team was audibly excited about their blowout win against Arizona while preparing to watch the Super Bowl at a local restaurant in Tucson, Arizona, Sunday. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore forward Monique Billings led UCLA women’s basketball with 14 points and five rebounds. She also played the center of the Bruins’ zone defense. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin)



Women’s basketball anticipates high-intensity matchup against Beavers

Less than a day after returning from its weekend trip to Colorado and Utah, about half of the women’s basketball team went to coach Cori Close’s house Monday night to watch more basketball. Read more...

Photo: Sophomore guard Kelli Hayes, who is averaging 4.1 points a game, said she expects Arizona State to ramp up its practice intensity this week.(Jintak Han/Daily Bruin)



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