In this episode of “Out of Bounds,” Daily Bruin’s sports podcast, Sports editor Jon Christon and Sports staffer Gavin Carlson wrap up the discussion of the men’s and women’s basketball teams by sharing their grades for each team’s top few players. Read more...
Women’s Basketball
Sports, Sports Columns, Women's Basketball
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April 6, 3:47 pm
Moon Sheds Some Light: NCAA must take ownership of WNIT as step toward gender equity in basketball
Traveling during spring break is common for many UCLA students. It’s a time for them to vacation, visit family and friends or simply relax before the start of a new quarter. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball players huddle on the court during a home matchup March 18. The Bruins were eliminated in the semifinals of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament by South Dakota State in the blue and gold’s third straight road game. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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April 4, 5:43 pm
UCLA women’s basketball reflects on campaign, anticipates road ahead
This post was updated April 12 at 11:11 p.m. Cori Close has been coaching for more than two decades. But the Bruins’ coach said no two seasons have been more challenging than the last two. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball players huddle together during a home game. The Bruins’ season concluded Thursday with a loss at South Dakota State in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament semifinals. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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April 1, 5:22 pm
Women’s basketball sheds light on continuing gender inequity despite NCAA changes
This year, the NCAA doled out $5 million to address disparities between the men’s and women’s March Madness tournaments. The expansion of the women’s tournament to 68 teams, gym equipment, swag bags, hotel accommodations and the official use of the “March Madness” logo are now all the same between the two leagues, among other aspects. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close eyes her bench. Close completed her 11th season as the head coach of UCLA women’s basketball this year. (Marc-Anthony Rosas/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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March 31, 7:30 pm
UCLA women’s basketball’s WNIT run concludes with loss to South Dakota State
This post was updated April 3 at 11:15 p.m. After a battle featuring 11 lead changes and 10 ties, the Bruins’ season has come to a close. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student forward IImar’I Thomas holds the ball as she looks down the court. Thomas finished her first and only year with UCLA women’s basketball with a 24-point evening, her third highest total of the season. (Joseph Jimenez/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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March 31, 12:12 am
Women’s basketball set for rematch against South Dakota State in semifinal of WNIT
The Bruins will hit the road again with a spot in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament championship on the line. UCLA women’s basketball (18-12, 8-8 Pac-12) will head to Brookings, South Dakota, to face South Dakota State (27-9, 17-1 Summit League) in the semifinal of the WNIT on Thursday. Read more...
Photo: UCLA women’s basketball graduate student guard Jaelynn Penn drives into the paint. Penn has a chance to win her second Women’s National Invitation Tournament championship after claiming the title in 2018 with Indiana. (Sarah Teng/Daily Bruin)
Sports, Women's Basketball
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March 29, 4:39 pm
Gina Conti plans return as other women’s basketball veterans prepare to leave UCLA
The Bruins have a chance to extend their season with every postseason game. For some members of the blue and gold, each victory simultaneously extends their collegiate careers. Read more...
Photo: Graduate student guard Gina Conti cheers from the sidelines. Conti, who transferred to UCLA women’s basketball last offseason after four years at Wake Forest, has yet to play for the Bruins. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)