Four points. That’s all that separated UCLA women’s basketball from James Madison last season. That – and five fouled-out players, in addition to 26 turnovers. The Bruins are committed to learning from that overtime loss when they face the Dukes again Friday, said junior guard Kari Korver. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Jordin Canada and the UCLA women’s basketball team will host two tough opponents this weekend, looking to extend their season-opening win streak. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)
In every basketball game, there is usually at least one moment of isolation. Things slow down, the crowd dulls its cheering, the coaches stop yelling instructions and eight of the 10 players on the court briefly turn into spectators. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Nirra Fields said that the UCLA women’s basketball team is more up-tempo in a person-to-person defense, which plays into their athletic strengths. The Bruins started their season with a pair of home wins. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Coach Cori Close was not happy with the opening three minutes of the women’s basketball game against St. John’s. The Bruins missed five shots, two turnovers and two fouls. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Jordin Canada led the Bruins with 23 points against the St. John’s Red Storm. This was a career high for Canada.(Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Read the Daily Bruin’s season preview for both men’s and women’s basketball. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Aaron Holiday looks to make an immediate impact for the Bruins, as his speed and athleticism are reminiscent of recent graduate Norman Powell. (Courtesy of Don Liebig/UCLA)desk?
A custom-designed horse trail in Chatsworth, California leads up to Sierra Canyon School, a private institution graced by hundreds of trees and, more notably, the children of celebrities like Britney Spears, Alec Baldwin and Will Smith. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Kennedy Burke has impressed her teammates with on-court prowess and off-court demeanor. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
During women’s basketball’s first exhibition game last week, the Bruins pummeled Vanguard to a degree not seen in years. When the team plays St. John’s on Friday evening, it should not be as easy. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Nirra Fields scored a team-high 24 points in UCLA’s preseason exhibition victory over Vanguard last week in Pauley Pavilion. UCLA opens its regular season Friday night. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
The women’s basketball team makes great individual plays, but that’s not enough for coach Cori Close. In Sunday’s 113-42 win over Vanguard, sophomore guard Jordin Canada had six steals and freshman forward Ashley Hearn had eight rebounds, but those individual efforts aren’t the only things Close is looking for. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward Monique Billings said that setting screens and putting her teammates in position to score will help contribute to more teamwork on court. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
