December’s matchup between UCLA women’s basketball and California was tightly contested, reaching double overtime before the Golden Bears emerged with a 108-104 home victory. In a rematch last Friday night at Pauley Pavilion, the No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward Lajahna Drummer boarded 12 rebounds and posted eight points in UCLA’s blowout over California. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
When the No. 20 UCLA women’s basketball team plays California Friday in Pauley Pavilion, it won’t be like the first time time the teams played this season. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Kacy Swain said the Bruins struggled to defend the Golden Bear’s freshman forward/center Kristine Anigwe and sophomore forward Mikayla Cowling. The UCLA women’s basketball team will try to defeat California on Friday. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)
With three seconds left in the game Washington State forward Borislava Hristova stepped back behind the three-point line, eyes focused on the basket as the ball left her hand. Read more...
Photo: UCLA outlasted Washington State 75-73 Saturday, surging for a 12-2 run late in the game after struggling to take the lid off the basket. Senior guard Nirra Field had 12 points on 33 percent shooting. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The UCLA women’s basketball team is prepared to redeem themselves. After being out-rebounded and losing by three points against the USC Trojans on Sunday, the No. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close said the Bruins lacked intensity against the Trojans last Sunday, allowing USC to outrebound UCLA 51-45. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)
Sometimes the rim looks big. Sometimes it doesn’t. When the UCLA women’s basketball team plays well it has runs where every shot seems to go in. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Kari Korver is shooting 43 percent from beyond on the arc this season, and the UCLA women’s basketball team has relied on her long-range 3s. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
USC guard Sadie Edwards appeared from behind UCLA’s Kelli Hayes, stole the ball from the surprised sophomore guard and sprinted downcourt for a breakaway layup, giving the Trojans another two points on the board in the second period. Read more...
Photo: USC guard Temi Fagbenle posted a double-double against UCLA with 20 points and 15 rebounds. Fagbengle led the Trojans with her offensive and defensive effort, helping the team grind out a 3-point victory. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
Perhaps at the end of the season, the women’s basketball team will be able to kick back and reflect proudly on its win over No. 11 Oregon State on Monday. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore forward Monique Billings, who averages 13.9 points a game on over 50 percent shooting, is also a key figure on the boards for the Bruins, with 8.1 rebounds a game. (Korbin Placet/Daily Bruin senior staff)
