Coach Cori Close received an unusual text message from her freshman point guard in 2015. “I don’t think we should recruit Kennedy Burke,” Jordin Canada wrote. Read more...
Photo: After competing against one another at rival high schools for three years, senior guard Jordin Canada and junior forward Kennedy Burke have become inseparable as teammates for UCLA women’s basketball. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
The Bruins’ composure down the stretch helped them secure a season sweep over the Trojans. While UCLA led for the entire game, its largest lead of 14 in the third quarter dwindled to just one midway through the fourth. Read more...
Photo: Senior forward Monique Billings was fired up in UCLA’s win over USC at the Galen Center on Monday night. She scored 18 points and hauled in 11 rebounds en route to the 84-70 victory. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin)
They may have left with a few bumps and bruises, but the Bruins came out on top against the rival Trojans. No. 9 UCLA women’s basketball (19-4, 10-2 Pac-12) defeated USC (15-8, 5-7) with a final score of 59-46 in a game dominated by the defenses. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Jordin Canada posted 16 points and nine assists in UCLA’s victory over USC at Pauley Pavilion on Friday night. The Bruins will visit the Galen Center on Monday for a rematch with the Trojans. (Stella Huang/Daily Bruin)
Seven in a row. That’s what the Bruins have the chance to accomplish this weekend. All they have to do is sweep the Trojans for the second straight season. Read more...
Photo: In the previous three seasons combined, the Bruins own a record of 5-1 against the Trojans, including a season sweep last year. Junior forward Kennedy Burke played a huge role in the rivalry last season when she posted a 23-point performance in the meeting at Pauley Pavilion. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Gymnastics Kelsey Angus, assistant Sports editor Seven of the eight Pac-12 gymnastics teams are ranked in the top 25 this week. No. 13 Oregon State (2-1, 1-1 Pac-12) took down No. Read more...
Photo: Former Bruin quarterback Josh Rosen’s UCLA career is behind him, but the soon-to-be NFL quarterback recently represented the Pac-12 in an accuracy challenge – and he won. (Michael Zshornack/Photo editor)
Men’s tennisMelissa Zhang, assistant Sports editor Sophomore Evan Zhu earned Pac-12 Player of the Week honors Tuesday for his dominant performance in both singles and doubles during the ITA Kick-Off Weekend. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Evan Zhu was awarded Pac-12 Player of the Week honors following his performance at the ITA Kick-Off weekend, in which UCLA won both its matchups. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
After coming back empty-handed from Washington last year, the Bruins were able to get their second consecutive road sweep of the season this time. No. 9 UCLA women’s basketball (17-4, 8-2 Pac-12) is currently riding their longest winning streak of the year with six games in a row. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball came back from a 10-point deficit Sunday afternoon to down Washington State. Senior forward Monique Billings chipped in 15 points and 15 rebounds en route to the victory. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
