Tuesday, June 24

Women’s basketball seniors leave lasting imprint on program, look to NCAAs

SEATTLE, Wash. — Coach Cori Close has harped all season long on wanting to grow the game of women’s basketball. “As usual, I always thank you as journalists … for telling the stories of our players because it is so important for our game,” Close said in her opening statement following the loss to top-seeded Oregon. Read more...

Photo: Coach Cori Close and UCLA women’s basketball fell in the Pac-12 tournament semifinals for the second straight year on Saturday. However, the Bruins are still in a prime position to make a run at the NCAA Tournament later this month. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA women’s basketball loses to Oregon 65-62 in Pac-12 semifinal

SEATTLE, Wash. — The Bruins failed to accomplish something they hadn’t been able to do all season: beat the Ducks. No. 9 UCLA women’s basketball (24-7, 14-4 Pac-12) fell short to No. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball could not hang onto the lead in Saturday night’s semifinal matchup with Oregon, despite senior guard Jordin Canada’s 19 points. (Kristie-Valerie Hoang/Assistant Photo editor)


UCLA defeats Cal, to face Oregon in Pac-12 Tournament semifinals

SEATTLE, Wash. — The Bruins will play in the Pac-12 Tournament semifinals for the third consecutive year. No. 9 UCLA women’s basketball (24-6, 15-4 Pac-12) knocked off California (21-10, 11-8) 77-74 in the quarterfinal Friday night, setting the stage for a semifinal meeting with Oregon on Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Monique Billings recorded 18 points and eight rebounds in the Bruins’ 77-74 win over the Bears on Friday night. UCLA will face Oregon in the semifinal of the Pac-12 Tournament on Saturday.



UCLA women’s basketball to begin Pac-12 Tournament

With the regular season in their rearview mirror, the Bruins and coach Cori Close are onto the Pac-12 Tournament to prove that their lofty expectations can still be met. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Jordin Canada and UCLA women’s basketball will take on the winner of Cal and Washington in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament on Friday. A Pac-12 title is one of the few things Canada has yet to accomplish. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin)



Women’s basketball finishes regular season with 78-71 OT win against Utah

It was only fitting for the senior trio to come up clutch. Guard Jordin Canada, forward Monique Billings and guard Kelli Hayes scored 11 of UCLA’s 13 overtime points in their senior day and final regular season game at Pauley Pavilion. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball took down Utah in its third overtime contest in its last four games Saturday. Senior forward Monique Billings led the way on senior day, recording a team-high 24 points and 10 rebounds. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin)



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