The Bruins have the opportunity to keep creating history after breaking the record for longest undefeated season start. Following its Coretta Scott King Classic victory, No. Read more...
Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts reaches up towards the net with ball in hand. Betts earned a program-high nine blocks in the Coretta Scott King Classic against Baylor. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 20 at 9:56 p.m. With a 15-point lead cut to only five, some teams might continue to spiral until the entire lead disappears. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s basketball celebrate a victory. The team earned a 72-57 win over Baylor on Monday, extending its season win streak to 18. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
There’ve been no signs of slowing since coach Cori Close’s squad reached the apex of the nation’s rankings. But the undefeated Bruins are soon to face a foe that has long been a thorn on their side. Read more...
Photo: No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close stands on the sideline with her hands on her waist. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Jan. 16 at 11:31 p.m. Some teams struggle in unfamiliar environments. The Bruins, however, do just fine. No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball (17-0, 6-0 Big Ten) defeated Penn State (9-9, 0-7) 83-67 on Wednesday night at the Walter Pyramid, solidifying the Bruins’ best start in program history. Read more...
Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts holds the ball above her as she prepares to pass it to a teammate. Against Penn State, Betts notched a career-high seven blocks. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 12:17 a.m. Early in the first quarter, graduate student forward Angela Dugalić grabbed the rebound and quickly took the ball up the floor. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Londynn Jones prepares to shoot a 3-point shot from the corner. Last season, Jones set the program record for most 3-pointers scored. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
After a missed turn by its team bus, UCLA arrived at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall less than an hour before tip-off. But even with a limited warmup and a 9 a.m. Read more...
Photo: Junior center Lauren Betts jumps up toward the net with the ball in hand. Betts ranks third in the Big Ten for scoring and second in blocks. (Courtesy of UCLA Athletics)
This post was updated Jan. 3 at 8:24 p.m. The Bruins appear perfect from the outside, with an undefeated record and the nation’s top rank. But in a new conference and year, true perfection is an interminable quest. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close watches the court from the sidelines. Close recently passed 300 wins as the Bruins’ head coach, marking the most wins by any coach in program history. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)
