Friday, February 6

Women’s basketball seniors play crucial role in wins against Cal, Stanford

Riding a four-game winning streak, UCLA women’s basketball continues to lean on its superstar seniors. Senior point guard Jordin Canada and senior forward Monique Billings, both on the midseason watch list for the John R. Read more...

Photo: Senior guard Jordin Canada leads UCLA women’s basketball in several offensive categories with marks such as 31.6 points per game, 107 field goals made and 601 minutes played. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Around the League: Pac-12 and MPSF winter sports continue to be highly competitive

A lot has been happening in the collegiate sports world outside of Westwood. Here’s a look at what’s been happening around the league in four different sports: Men’s volleyball Melissa Zhang, assistant Sports editor Coach John Speraw notched his 300th career win as No. Read more...

Photo: Outside hitter Nicolas Szerszen and the two-time defending national champion, No. 3 Ohio State, fell to No. 2 UCLA on Saturday in Pauley Pavilion. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)


Defensive strength allows women’s basketball to overcome Stanford 64-53

UCLA women’s basketball got out to an early lead Sunday afternoon and, despite a late push by Stanford, the Bruins held on tight for the win. Read more...

Photo: Senior forward Monique Billings became the third player in UCLA women’s basketball history to record 1500 points and 1000 rebounds in their career on Sunday. The Bruins took down Stanford 64-53. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA women’s basketball defeats California 60-52 despite subpar offense

Coach Cori Close knew the Bruins didn’t play their best game Friday night, but she was still satisfied with the results. “We were frustrated on offense,” Close said. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball completed its first season sweep of California since 2011 with a 60-52 win Friday. Senior forward Monique Billings led the Bruins with 14 points. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)


Women’s basketball get well-deserved rest before California, Stanford match

The Bruins got two days off from practice this week – one more than they usually get. They earned it. Coach Cori Close promised her team extra rest if it reached a certain amount of passion plays regardless of the games’ outcomes. Read more...

Photo: Freshman forward Michaela Onyenwere has found her groove with UCLA women’s basketball and is fresh off her best weekend as a Bruin. She has scored 31 points in her last two games combined, helping her earn Pac-12 Freshman of the Week honors. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)


Around the League: Pac-12 women’s basketballs’ top teams to face off

Women’s basketballRyan Smith, assistant Sports editor A pair of victories at Utah (12-5, 3-3 Pac-12) and Colorado (11-6, 2-4) this past weekend vaulted UCLA into a tie of the third spot in the Pac-12 standings after it entered in eighth place. Read more...

Photo: Senior defender Mackenzie Cerda is one of four Bruins who will be a part of the NWSL Draft in Philadelphia on Thursday night. The Huntington Beach native recorded 23 points in 78 career games with UCLA. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin)


Women’s basketball solidifies defensive capacity in win against Colorado

The Bruins got their first road sweep of the season over the weekend, propelling them from eighth to third in the Pac-12 standings, behind just Oregon and Stanford. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Japreece Dean and UCLA women’s basketball had a strong weekend from beyond the arc. Dean hit five of her seven attempts from the 3-point line against Colorado on Sunday. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin staff)



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