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December 20, 10:59 pm

Double-digit Creighton flushing perches UCLA women’s basketball atop pecking order

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)

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December 16, 10:03 pm

UCLA women’s basketball showcases depth in 69-37 victory against Cal Poly Mustangs

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)

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December 16, 5:04 pm

UCLA women’s basketball looks to continue defensive presence in Cal Poly matchup

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)

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December 14, 4:14 pm

UCLA women’s basketball swamps Long Beach State in high-water mark for Cori Close

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)

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December 13, 4:29 pm

Following Big Ten win, UCLA women’s basketball prepares for Long Beach State game

Cori Close is on the brink of becoming the winningest head coach in program history. The Bruins’ first Big Ten conference win over Washington Sunday marked Close’s 296th win as head coach, equaling head coach Billie Moore’s total from 1977 to 1993. Read more...

Photo: Coach Cori Close watches the court. Close has been head coach of the Bruin squad since 2011. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)

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December 8, 4:56 pm

UCLA women’s basketball beats familiar foe Washington in first Big Ten game

This post was updated Dec. 8 at 5:56 p.m. UCLA commenced its Big Ten conference schedule against a familiar rival. In its inaugural Big Ten contest, No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball celebrates following its upset against then-No. 1 South Carolina. UCLA continued its undefeated season in a win over Washington to mark its Big Ten conference play opener. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)


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