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Women's SportsUCLA women's basketball HC Cori Close regrets sharing LA Times article that Kim Mulkey blasted

The UCLA women’s basketball team took on LSU women’s basketball on Saturday with a spot in the Elite 8 on the line. LSU ended up winning 78-69 in what was an outstanding game, but a lot of drama came off the court with this matchup as well. LSU head coach Kim Mulkey criticized an LA […]

NCAA BasketballUCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close makes Pac-12 best declaration after March Madness dominance

Despite being in its final moments, the Pac-12 Conference has emerged as a formidable force in this year’s NCAA women’s tournament, sending five teams into the Sweet 16, solidifying the conference’s status among the elite in college basketball. UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close declared the Pac-12 “the best in the country” after the Bruins’ […]

NCAA BasketballKiki Rice, Charisma Osborne get big Cori Close shoutout after UCLA's 29-point rout of Cal Baptist

In a display of basketball brilliance, N0. 1-seeded UCLA women’s basketball stars Kiki Rice and Charisma Osborne were pivotal in the Bruins’ 84-55 rout of 15th-seeded California Baptist in the NCAA Tournament’s opening round on Saturday. Rice, showing why she’s considered one of the most promising talents in college basketball, led the scoring charge with […]

NCAA BasketballMarch Madness: 4 hardest roads to the women's Final Four

As the curtain rises on March Madness, the focus shifts to the women’s tournament, where the road to the Final Four is a gauntlet of challenges and uncertainties. Among the contenders, Caitlin Clark and Iowa women’s basketball, UCLA, Ohio State and South Carolina find themselves grappling with tough opponents and high stakes, each facing a […]

NCAA BasketballUCLA's ‘thrilled’ reaction to Lauren Betts’ return vs. Arizona

The UCLA women’s basketball team celebrated the return of Lauren Betts against Arizona, with a 66-58 win on Friday. Betts, sidelined for four games due to an undisclosed medical reason, contributed six points, nine rebounds and four blocked shots in 27 minutes of play. Betts’ presence was a welcome boost for the Bruins, who had […]

NCAA BasketballUCLA gets massive Lauren Betts status update

The UCLA Bruins have been consistently ranked as one of the top teams in the country this season. They stayed at No. 2 in the NCAAW AP top 25 poll for most of this season but have fluctuated amid a few recent losses. One of the key reasons for UCLA Bruins rise this season has […]

NCAA BasketballLynne Roberts gives honest reason for Utah's upset win over UCLA

The No. 16-ranked Utah women’s basketball team upset No. 2 UCLA with a 94-81 win in overtime on Monday night. The Utes’ victory was marked by impressive performances from Kennady McQueen, Dasia Young and Matyson Wilke, who collectively filled the void left by an off-night from star player Alissa Pili. McQueen led the charge with […]

NCAA BasketballJR Payne drops honest admission on Colorado's loss to UCLA

In a game that lived up to its billing as the season’s first top-five matchup, the Colorado women’s basketball team fell short against the UCLA Bruins, with a final score of 76-68.  The Friday game saw UCLA’s Lauren Betts, a sophomore center, overcoming a challenging first half to lead her team with 20 points and […]

NCAA BasketballJuJu Watkins draws rave review from Lindsay Gottlieb after USC's huge win over UCLA

In a Pac-12 showdown, freshman sensation JuJu Watkins showcased her basketball prowess, leading the No. 6 USC women’s basketball team to a 73-65 win over the No. 5. UCLA Bruins, who were ranked No. 2 on game day Sunday. Watkins scored a remarkable 32 points, contributing significantly to ending UCLA’s undefeated streak this season. This […]

NCAA BasketballEmily Bessoir's season-ending injury brings 'heartbroken' reaction from UCLA coach

In a blow to No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball, senior forward Emily Bessoir will miss the remainder of the season with the Bruins due to an ACL injury, repeating a setback that previously sidelined her for the 2021-22 season. The unfortunate injury occurred on Nov. 9 while Bessoir was representing Germany in the FIBA Women’s […]

NCAA BasketballUCLA lands Sienna Betts commitment in major recruiting win

The UCLA Bruins began the 2023-24 season ranked among the top five teams in the country. With a loaded roster that features potential first round WNBA draft pick Charisma Osborne and former five-star recruit Lauren Betts, the Bruins have a team capable of making a deep NCAA Tournament run. UCLA got another key addition this […]

NCAA BasketballMaryland and these NCAAW teams could drop out of the top-25 after start to season

Now that we are only a couple games into the NCAAW, it’s time to overreact. Some teams at the top of the mountain have looked like their foundation has been shaken while others, like South Carolina, are performing as expected. It’s way too early to take too much away from what we have seen as […]

NCAA BasketballUCLA star Kiki Rice's groundbreaking Jordan Brand NIL deal a sign of things to come

The No. 2 recruit a year ago and now UCLA Bruin Kiki Rice landed a historic deal with the Jordan Brand to make her their first NIL athlete. As other top players in women’s basketball land deals with bigger companies, she is going to have her own shoe and the opportunity to cultivate a brand […]

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