With just under five minutes to go in the first half, the Bruins found themselves down by five points. They subsequently responded with a 13-0 run to close the half, and would not relinquish the lead for the remainder of the game. Read more...
Photo: Graduate transfer forward IImar’I Thomas posts up against a CSUN defender. Thomas scored 21 points in the contest for the second-straight game to start her UCLA career. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
After a week off, the Bruins will continue their season with a two-game homestand. No. 20 UCLA women’s basketball (1-0) will host Cal State Northridge (1-1) on Thursday evening at Pauley Pavilion before welcoming Virginia (0-2) to Westwood on Sunday. Read more...
Photo: Redshirt freshman forward Izzy Anstey goes up for a layup against two Pepperdine players on Nov. 10. Anstey made her UCLA women’s basketball debut in the season-opening victory over the Waves. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)
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)
With fans back in Pauley Pavilion for the first time since 2020, coach Cori Close showcased her new roster in UCLA women’s basketball’s 2021-2022 season opener against Pepperdine on Wednesday. Read more...
In late November 2020, the Bruins traveled to Malibu for their first road matchup of the year. What ensued was confusion and ambiguity until just minutes before tipoff, a positive COVID-19 test within Pepperdine’s program confirmed the second straight postponed game for No. Read more...
Photo: Coach Cori Close gives a thumbs-up gesture to her bench. Wednesday’s home opener will mark the UCLA women’s basketball coach’s 11th season with the program. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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)
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 3:39 p.m. The Bruins have already secured their first win of the season. Class of 2022 five-star guard Kiki Rice committed to No. Read more...
Photo: No. 20 UCLA women’s basketball secured the commitment from guard Kiki Rice on Thursday. Rice is the No. 2-ranked player in the class of 2022. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)
