This post was updated Dec. 19 at 8:14 p.m. UCLA’s leading scorer is back in uniform. Junior center Lauren Betts, who missed the team’s last two outings, suited up for the Bruins on Sunday afternoon. With the help of Betts, No. Read more...
Photo: Lauren Betts hoists the ball over her head looking to make a pass. The junior center returned to action after a two-game hiatus due to a knee injury sustained earlier in the season. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
The Bruins reenter the trials of conference play following a nine-day holiday break. No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (12-0, 1-0 Big Ten) will take on new conference rivals Nebraska (10-2, 1-0) and No. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Janiah Barker reaches up over an opponent. The Texas A&M transfer has averaged 10.2 points per game so far this season. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The ghosts of March Madnesses past smiled upon the Bruins once more. Last year, UCLA narrowly edged out Creighton, emerging with a 67-63 victory in the second round of last season’s tournament. This time – facing four returning starters for the Bluejays – the Bruins left no room for interpretation, ending the first quarter on a 15-point run. Read more...
Photo: Members of the UCLA women’s basketball team celebrate a point. The top-ranked Bruins took down the Bluejays to claim their 12th straight victory of the season. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The wait for Big Ten play is nearly over. No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (11-0, 1-0 Big Ten) is set to wrap up its non-conference schedule with a marquee matchup against Creighton (9-2, 1-0) in the Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Janiah Barker dribbles the ball. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Junior center Lauren Betts was not jumping at center court for the first time this season. But even without their top scorer, the Bruins didn’t miss a beat. The short-handed No. Read more...
Photo: Junior forward Janiah Barker prepares to pass the ball to junior guard Gabriela Jaquez in Monday’s match against Cal Poly at Pauley Pavilion. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruins have an opportunity to build on a history-making season and defend their perfect record. No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) continues its dominant start to the season as it prepares to take on Cal Poly (4-5, 1-1 Big West). Read more...
Photo: Graduate student forward Angela Dugalić leaps up for a jumpshot. The forward earned her career-high points in UCLA’s last match against Long Beach State. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Dec. 15 at 1:02 p.m. Cori Close has reached a summit for UCLA head coaches. A 102-51 victory for No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (10-0, 1-0 Big Ten) against Long Beach State (5-4, 2-0 Big West) at Walter Pyramid on Saturday marked Close’s 297th win as the Bruins’ head coach. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close cheers graduate student forward Angela Dugalić as she comes off the court. Close took up the role of head coach in April 2011. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
