This post was updated Nov. 24 at 11:53 p.m. Westwood took its revenge on “USC” about 16 hours after last night’s crushing defeat at the Rose Bowl. Well, kind of. Read more...
Photo: Members of UCLA women’s basketball celebrate on the bench. The Bruins steamrolled past the Gamecocks 77-62 on Sunday afternoon. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
With a perfect season thus far, the Bruins are set for a matchup against their potential kryptonite: the NCAA champions. No. 5 UCLA (4-0) women’s basketball will face off against No. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Kiki Rice prepares to pass the ball. Rice has recently returned from a minor shoulder injury. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Nov. 17 at 11:39 p.m. Kiki Rice suited up for her first appearance of the season. The junior guard found herself in unfamiliar territory, coming off the bench for just the second time in her collegiate career. Despite Rice’s limited role, No. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Kiki Rice dribbles past an Arkansas player. The point guard returned to action for the first time this season. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)
The Bruins are undefeated – but Sunday’s rotations may look entirely different than they have the past three games. No. 5 UCLA women’s basketball (3-0) will square up against Arkansas (3-1) on Sunday afternoon at Pauley Pavilion, with a key player possibly returning to coach Cori Close’s lineup. Read more...
Photo: Junior guard Gabriela Jaquez makes an over-head pass. Jaquez returned from a minor foot injury last game. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)
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)
This post was updated Nov. 13 at 2:18 a.m. Westwood’s two basketball programs are entering a novel era in the Big Ten this season. Amid external changes and roster turnovers within both UCLA men’s basketball and No. Read more...
Photo: (Christine Rodriguez/Daily Bruin)
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)
