When the women’s basketball team nearly pulled off the upset against the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks last week, some may have thought the performance was a fluke. Read more...
Photo: (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)
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November 25, 3:26 am
Bruins continue season progress with matchup against Techsters
With four minutes left in Sunday’s women’s basketball game, UCLA was tied 58-58 with No. 2 South Carolina. The final four minutes did not go the way the Bruins (2-1) wanted, as the Gamecocks (4-0) escaped with a 68-65 victory, but the previous 36 minutes showed just how far they have come. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Nirra Fields is averaging 18.5 points per game for the UCLA women’s basketball team. Fields said that the team has seen great improvements already this season. (Korbin Placet/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 23, 2:16 am
UCLA women’s basketball falls late to No. 2 South Carolina
With under a minute remaining in Sunday’s matchup, Jordin Canada was thrown to the ground by South Carolina guard Khadijah Sessions. The UCLA sophomore guard did not seem to care. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close said she was proud of how the Bruins battled against the Gamecocks. UCLA caused 21 turnovers against South Carolina, the most handed to them so far in the season. (Korbin Placet/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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November 20, 2:45 pm
Women’s basketball looks to learn from loss to James Madison last year
Four points. That’s all that separated UCLA women’s basketball from James Madison last season. That – and five fouled-out players, in addition to 26 turnovers. The Bruins are committed to learning from that overtime loss when they face the Dukes again Friday, said junior guard Kari Korver. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Jordin Canada and the UCLA women’s basketball team will host two tough opponents this weekend, looking to extend their season-opening win streak. (Tehya Faulk/Daily Bruin)
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November 18, 7:33 am
Women’s basketball jumps into new season with strong defense
In every basketball game, there is usually at least one moment of isolation. Things slow down, the crowd dulls its cheering, the coaches stop yelling instructions and eight of the 10 players on the court briefly turn into spectators. Read more...
Photo: Senior guard Nirra Fields said that the UCLA women’s basketball team is more up-tempo in a person-to-person defense, which plays into their athletic strengths. The Bruins started their season with a pair of home wins. (Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
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November 16, 9:48 am
Women’s basketball opens strong with win against St. John’s
Coach Cori Close was not happy with the opening three minutes of the women’s basketball game against St. John’s. The Bruins missed five shots, two turnovers and two fouls. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore guard Jordin Canada led the Bruins with 23 points against the St. John’s Red Storm. This was a career high for Canada.(Keila Mayberry/Daily Bruin staff)
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November 13, 10:49 am
Basketball Season Preview 2015-2016
Read the Daily Bruin’s season preview for both men’s and women’s basketball. Read more...
Photo: Freshman guard Aaron Holiday looks to make an immediate impact for the Bruins, as his speed and athleticism are reminiscent of recent graduate Norman Powell. (Courtesy of Don Liebig/UCLA)desk?