Thursday, September 3

Star-studded rivals UCLA, USC break Big Ten ground for LA women’s basketball

Los Angeles is getting front-row seats to women’s college basketball’s best. Two top-five teams call the city home amid the sport’s rapid rise in popularity. “It’s really great that the other school across town is really good too, so it creates more competitive spirit, especially with the fans,” said junior guard Gabriela Jaquez. Read more...

Photo: Coach Cori Close talks to the team from the sidelines as UCLA took on USC in Pauley Pavilion last season. This year, both Los Angeles teams are ranked in the top five in the nation, setting up highly competitive matches once Big Ten conference play begins. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Swear by Sabrina: Freshman Elina Aarnisalo will brighten, not outshine, star Kiki Rice

Friendly competition can help even the best of players grow. And with junior point guard Kiki Rice out of the lineup for UCLA women’s basketball with a minor shoulder injury, a freshman has stepped into her place. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Kiki Rice (left) and freshman guard Elina Aarnisalo (right) are pictured. (Photos by Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor. Photo illustration by Mia Tavares/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UCLA men’s basketball 2024-2025 roster breakdown

The arrival of a new season brings many fresh faces – especially in the modern era of name, image and likeness and the transfer portal. Nine of the Bruins’ 17 players are in their first year under Mick Cronin as the sixth-year head coach aims for a return to the NCAA Tournament. Read more...

Photo: Junior guard Dylan Andrews (left), senior guard Kobe Johnson (middle) and junior forward Tyler Bilodeau (right) are pictured. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor. Photo illustration by Tyler Cho/Assistant Design director)



UCLA women’s volleyball seeks comeback in home match against Washington

Just six opportunities remain for the Bruins to evade a .500 finish to the season. With a chance to turn the page on a loss to a bottom-of-the-barrel Maryland squad, UCLA women’s volleyball (11-12, 5-9 Big Ten) has an opportunity to rebound with its first of a two-game homestand against Washington (18-6, 8-6) at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s volleyball huddles on the court at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins sit a game below .500 but have an opportunity to balance their record Wednesday. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Women’s basketball rides unrelinquished lead over Waves to wipe out Pepperdine

This post was updated Nov. 12 at 11:22 p.m. The yells of hundreds of elementary school students filled Pauley Pavilion as junior center Lauren Betts executed a 3-point play, putting the Bruins up 18-0. Read more...

Photo: UCLA women’s basketball huddles together on the court as the crowd full of elementary school students cheers in the background. The Bruins remain undefeated in their third win of the season. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)