Down their leading scorer, the Bruins still came out on top. No. 20 UCLA women’s basketball (3-0) notched its third consecutive win at home to start the season, taking down Virginia (0-4) by a score of 69-57 on Sunday afternoon at Pauley Pavilion. Read more...

Photo: Graduate student guard Natalie Chou shoots the ball in front of two Virginia defenders during No. 20 UCLA women’s basketball’s win over Virginia on Sunday. Chou scored a team-high 20 points on the night while making eight of ten shots. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)

A shorthanded Bruins team opened their season with a victory. With seven players out because of injury-related reasons, No. 20 UCLA women’s basketball (1-0) opened its 2021-2022 season with a 78-69 win over Pepperdine (0-1) at home. Read more...

Photo: Graduate transfer forward IImar’I Thomas takes on a Pepperdine defender in the paint during No. 20 UCLA women’s basketball’s season opener. Thomas scored 21 points her debut as a Bruin on Wednesday. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)

This post was updated Nov. 11 at 3:25 a.m. Two familiar faces will return to the court for the Bruins this season. Redshirt senior guard Kayla Owens and senior guard Kiara Jefferson will make their first appearance for No. Read more...

Photo: Redshirt senior guard Kayla Owens (left) attempts a layup and senior guard Kiara Jefferson (right) attempts a jumper. The pair will be making their return from a one-season hiatus after opting out of last season. (Daily Bruin file photos)