One of coach Cori Close’s mantras has prevailed throughout the season: toughness. “You cannot give toughness,” Close said Wednesday. “You cannot hope it into place. You have to earn toughness. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close looks onto the court. She is now the most winning coach in program history. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 26 at 10:52 p.m. Lauren Betts broke her career-high points record to help UCLA defeat its toughest Big Ten challenger of the season. Read more...
Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts palms the ball as she attempts a layup. She went 14-for-15 from the field to mark her career-high 33 points. Of those 33 points, 24 were scored in the first half. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 23 at 10:02 p.m. A game-high 25 points for junior center Lauren Betts led to a decisive victory to continue the Bruins’ record-breaking undefeated streak. After its first New Jersey win in the Coretta Scott King Classic against Baylor, No. Read more...
Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts put up a game-high 25 points against Rutgers and added 13 rebounds to reach an 11th double-double this season. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
The Bruins have the opportunity to keep creating history after breaking the record for longest undefeated season start. Following its Coretta Scott King Classic victory, No. Read more...
Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts reaches up towards the net with ball in hand. Betts earned a program-high nine blocks in the Coretta Scott King Classic against Baylor. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 20 at 9:56 p.m. With a 15-point lead cut to only five, some teams might continue to spiral until the entire lead disappears. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s basketball celebrate a victory. The team earned a 72-57 win over Baylor on Monday, extending its season win streak to 18. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
There’ve been no signs of slowing since coach Cori Close’s squad reached the apex of the nation’s rankings. But the undefeated Bruins are soon to face a foe that has long been a thorn on their side. Read more...
Photo: No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close stands on the sideline with her hands on her waist. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Jan. 16 at 11:31 p.m. Some teams struggle in unfamiliar environments. The Bruins, however, do just fine. No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (17-0, 6-0 Big Ten) defeated Penn State (9-9, 0-7) 83-67 on Wednesday night at the Walter Pyramid, solidifying the Bruins’ best start in program history. Read more...
Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts holds the ball above her as she prepares to pass it to a teammate. Against Penn State, Betts notched a career-high seven blocks. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
