Betts scores 20 as No. 8 UCLA cruises to 70-41 victory over Arizona State
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Betts scores 20 as No. 8 UCLA cruises to 70-41 victory over Arizona State

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TEMPE, Ariz. — Lauren Betts had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Kiki Rice added 14 points to help No. “The numbers may show better than how we played,” said UCLA coach Cori Close, who was disappointed with the Bruins’ first-half effort. It’s that chemistry that we work on every day in practice.” Jalyn Brown had 14 points and Trayanna Crisp had 13 points for Arizona State, which has lost three in a row. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament in the selection committee’s latest reveal Thursday, and they looked it while sweeping the season from Arizona State. Arizona State: The Sun Devils will finish the regular season having taken incremental steps forward in coach Natasha Adair’s second season, having bumped their win total to 11 with at least two games remaining despite playing without 2022-23 leading scorer Tyi Skinner.

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Gregg scores 23 and No. 18 Gonzaga downs San Diego 93-80
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Gregg scores 23 and No. 18 Gonzaga downs San Diego 93-80

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 18 Gonzaga to its fourth straight win, 93-80 over San Diego on Wednesday night. San Diego: The Toreros are off to a rocky 1-3 start in conference after placing fifth in the WCC last season, the program’s highest placement since 2014-15. Key moment Nembhard’s steal-and-score …

JuJu Watkins scores 21 as No. 4 USC tops No. 8 Maryland 79-74, handing the Terps their first loss
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JuJu Watkins scores 21 as No. 4 USC tops No. 8 Maryland 79-74, handing the Terps their first loss

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Watkins fouled out on an offensive foul with 31 seconds left, but Maryland’s Saylor Poffenbarger missed from 3-point range, and Avery Howell pushed the Trojans’ lead to five with a couple free throws. Takeaways USC: It wasn’t the best night for Watkins, who shot 7 …

Arizona holds off 19-point comeback, beats No. 16 Cincinnati 72-67
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Arizona holds off 19-point comeback, beats No. 16 Cincinnati 72-67

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! CINCINNATI — Jaden Bradley had 15 points, including two free throws that helped Arizona clinch a 72-67 win over No. Carter Bryant added 14 points and Caleb Love scored 12 as Arizona won it’s second straight game. Takeaways Arizona averaged about 97 points in its …

Betts dominates as No . 1 UCLA women cruise past Indiana 73-62
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Betts dominates as No . 1 UCLA women cruise past Indiana 73-62

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 UCLA shut out Indiana for more than eight minutes in the first half of a 73-62 victory on Saturday in its first visit as a Big Ten Conference member. The Bruins were never seriously threatened after the Hoosiers missed five shots and committed seven …

Rice’s double-double helps No. 1 UCLA beat Michigan 86-70, complete sweep of 1st Big Ten homestand
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Rice’s double-double helps No. 1 UCLA beat Michigan 86-70, complete sweep of 1st Big Ten homestand

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 UCLA defeated 24th-ranked Michigan 86-70 on Wednesday to complete a sweep of its first Big Ten homestand. Londynn Jones added 13 points, hitting three of her four 3-pointers in the fourth for the Bruins Takeaways Michigan: The Wolverines are 0-4 against ranked teams this …

Cori Close offers warning to her players after UCLA’s uneven effort vs. Michigan
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Cori Close offers warning to her players after UCLA’s uneven effort vs. Michigan

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UCLA guard Kiki Rice drives around Michigan forward Alyssa Crockett during the first half of the Bruins’ 86-70 win over Michigan on Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion. “I thought Londynn was excellent in terms of her ability to stretch the zone,” UCLA coach Cori Close said, “and we finally got her some good teamwork shots with that and I thought she …

Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener
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Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LOS ANGELES — Lauren Betts scored 21 points in her return, Kiki Rice added 18 and top-ranked UCLA routed Nebraska 91-54 on Sunday in its Big Ten home opener. Betts, the Bruins’ leading scorer, was back after missing two games with a leg injury she …

No. 22 UCLA edges No. 14 Gonzaga in another classic between rivals
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No. 22 UCLA edges No. 14 Gonzaga in another classic between rivals

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Sebastian Mack made up for a pair of missed late free throws by converting a three-point play with 33 seconds remaining as No. 14 Gonzaga on Saturday in the West Coast Hoops Showdown at Inglewood, Calif. Eric Dailey Jr. led UCLA with 18 points and shot 4 of 5 from 3-point range. Tied 58-58 with 1:18 remaining, Mack drew a …

Lauren Betts returns and Cori Close earns win No. 300 as UCLA blows out Nebraska
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Lauren Betts returns and Cori Close earns win No. 300 as UCLA blows out Nebraska

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UCLA’s Lauren Betts, left, battles Nebraska’s Alexis Markowski and Allison Weidner, right, in the post during the Bruins’ 91-54 win over Nebraska at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. In her return from a knee injury that had sidelined her for two games, Betts and teammate Kiki Rice powered top-ranked UCLA to a 91-54 victory over Nebraska at Pauley Pavilion in the …

UCLA beats Gonzaga in a nail-biter at Intuit Dome
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UCLA beats Gonzaga in a nail-biter at Intuit Dome

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Gonzaga guard Khalif Battle, top, fouls UCLA forward Eric Dailey Jr. by leaping onto his back and striking his head during the first half Saturday afternoon at Intuit Dome. It looked like the Bruins might be in store for more misfortune when Sebastian Mack fouled Gonzaga’s Ryan Nembhard on a driving layup with 8.1 seconds left, sending Nembhard to the …

RJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic
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RJ Davis rallies North Carolina past No. 18 UCLA 76-74 in CBS Sports Classic

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! NEW YORK — RJ Davis made the tying and go-ahead free throws with 13 seconds left, and North Carolina erased a 16-point deficit for a 76-74 victory over No. Seth Trimble added 12 and forced a UCLA turnover that set up the free throws by …

Kiki Rice scores 20 points as No. 1 UCLA beats Creighton 70-41 to stay unbeaten
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Kiki Rice scores 20 points as No. 1 UCLA beats Creighton 70-41 to stay unbeaten

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on the way to a 70-41 win over Creighton on Friday night in the Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic, winning without best player Lauren Betts. Angela Dugalic added 13 points and 14 rebounds for her second double-double …

Kiki Rice helps power No. 1 UCLA to blowout victory over Creighton
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Kiki Rice helps power No. 1 UCLA to blowout victory over Creighton

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UCLA guard Kiki Rice shoots during the Bruins’ 70-41 win over Creighton at Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday night. 1 UCLA raced out to a big lead on its way to a 70-41 win over Creighton on Friday night in the Invisalign Bay Area Women’s Classic, winning without top player Lauren Betts. Angela Dugalić added 13 points and …

No. 1 UCLA overcomes absence of Lauren Betts in dominating win over Cal Poly
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No. 1 UCLA overcomes absence of Lauren Betts in dominating win over Cal Poly

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UCLA forward Janiah Barker, right, battles Cal Poly forward Nora Perez to force a jump ball during the first half of the Bruins’ 69-37 victory Monday at Pauley Pavilion. The UCLA women’s basketball team went into the locker room at halftime of Monday’s contest with a 21-point lead over visiting Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, but coach Cori Close was …

No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win
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No. 24 UCLA rallies from 13-point deficit to defeat Arizona for eighth straight win

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UCLA guard Skyy Clark controls the ball in front of teammate Tyler Bilodeau during the first half of a 57-54 win over Arizona. 24 UCLA with a stunning 57-54 victory inside the Footprint Center after the Bruins finished the game on a 21-5 run and held the Wildcats without a field goal over the final 8:46. It already felt like …

Lauren Betts scores 23 points as top-ranked UCLA women hold off Washington
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Lauren Betts scores 23 points as top-ranked UCLA women hold off Washington

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UCLA center Lauren Betts looks to shoot against Washington’s Tayra Eke, left, and Hannah Stines in the second half. Lauren Betts had 23 points and top-ranked UCLA survived a late challenge with a 73-62 victory over Washington in the Big Ten opener for both teams. UCLA guard Kiki Rice drives as Washington’s Dalayah Daniels defends in the first half. Key …

Stanford tops California 89-81 in first ACC opener for former Pac-12 rivals
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Stanford tops California 89-81 in first ACC opener for former Pac-12 rivals

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BERKELEY, Calif. — Jaylen Blakes and Maxime Raynaud scored 20 points apiece and Stanford beat California 89-81 on Saturday in the first Atlantic Coast Conference opener for the former Pac-12 rivals. Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 14 and Mady Sissoko added 11 points and eight rebounds. …

Southern Utah visits Arizona following Love’s 24-point performance
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Southern Utah visits Arizona following Love’s 24-point performance

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Southern Utah Thunderbirds at Arizona Wildcats Tucson, Arizona; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Arizona hosts Southern Utah after Caleb Love scored 24 points in Arizona’s 83-76 overtime loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers. Southern Utah scores 79.5 points while outscoring opponents by 10.8 points …

The Sports Report: What a day -- Rams, Chargers, Lakers, Clippers, UCLA women and Ducks win
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The Sports Report: What a day -- Rams, Chargers, Lakers, Clippers, UCLA women and Ducks win

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Puka Nacua is shoved out of bounds by Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor in the second half. “We’re witnessing complementary, winning football.” Continue reading here Chargers box score NFL scores NFL standings LAKERS From Dan Woike: The clock ticked down and the ball, like it has for most of the last two decades of professional basketball, was in LeBron James’ hands. …

As schedule toughens, UCLA needs Dylan Andrews to reemerge as a top playmaker
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As schedule toughens, UCLA needs Dylan Andrews to reemerge as a top playmaker

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With every jump shot that fell through the net, a flurry of nine points in less than 2½ minutes last week, Dylan Andrews provided a reminder of the player he’s been and the one he’d like to be again. The guy’s got experience, he’s got experience in our system — I’m not saying he’s got to be the player of …

Telfort scores 23 to help Butler beat Northwestern 71-69 at Arizona Tip-Off
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Telfort scores 23 to help Butler beat Northwestern 71-69 at Arizona Tip-Off

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! TEMPE, Ariz. — Jahmyl Telfort scored 23 points, Andre Screen added 15 points, nine rebounds and three blocks Thursday night as Butler blew a 15-point lead before the Bulldogs beat Northwestern 71-69 at the Arizona Tip-Off. Telfort put the Bulldogs back in front when he …

No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball rolls past Tennessee Martin in Hawaii
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No. 1 UCLA women’s basketball rolls past Tennessee Martin in Hawaii

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UCLA center Lauren Betts led the Bruins to a blowout win over Tennessee Martin during the team’s first game while ranked No.1 in the top 25 polls. 1-ranked team in program history, the Bruins played their first game as the nation’s top-ranked team and saw five players score in double figures. Key moment UT Martin used a 7-0 run early …

Cheeks scores 20 as Dayton sends No. 2 UConn down to 3rd straight loss, 85-67
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Cheeks scores 20 as Dayton sends No. 2 UConn down to 3rd straight loss, 85-67

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LAHAINA, Hawaii — Enoch Cheeks scored 20 points to lead Dayton to an 85-67 win over No. Alex Karaban made four of his team’s eight 3-pointers and scored 15 of his team-high 21 points in the first half to lead the Huskies, who lost all …

Jeremiah Wilkinson scores 25 points and Cal drops Mercyhurst 81-55
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Jeremiah Wilkinson scores 25 points and Cal drops Mercyhurst 81-55

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! BERKELEY, Calif. — Freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson increased his season highs to 25 points and six 3-pointers to lead California to an 81-55 victory over Mercyhurst on Wednesday night in the final game of the Cal Classic. One 3-pointer by Stojakovic and two from Wilkinson helped …

USC men’s basketball can’t keep pace with red-hot Saint Mary’s in Palm Desert
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USC men’s basketball can’t keep pace with red-hot Saint Mary’s in Palm Desert

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Jordan Ross scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting Thursday night to help Saint Mary’s beat USC 71-36 at the Acrisure Classic. Cohen scored inside to cut the deficit to single digits about a minute into the second half but Ross scored eight consecutive points for Saint Mary’s before Barrett made back-to-back baskets to cap a 12-2 run that made it …

UCLA men have best game of season in rout of Southern Utah
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCLA men have best game of season in rout of Southern Utah

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Only a handful of students showed up for the roll call Tuesday night, Thanksgiving week draining the usual pregame pep inside Pauley Pavilion. UCLA point guard Dylan Andrews collected the opening jump ball with a firm hand slap that could be heard in the upper reaches of the arena. Dominating in every facet, UCLA displayed plenty of life during an …

The Sports Report: UCLA has the best team in women’s basketball
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: UCLA has the best team in women’s basketball

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Editor’s note: We didn’t forget about you! Also on hand Sunday night at SoFi Stadium were members of the St. Louis Rams’ 1999 Super Bowl championship team, including four Hall of Fame players from an offense known as “The Greatest Show on Turf.” Despite their presence, the Rams demonstrated once again that they cannot yet be considered championship material — …

Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas
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Timea Gardiner, Angela Dugalic help UCLA women cruise to win over Arkansas

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It was one of those days where everything went right for the No. 5-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team, who cruised to a 101-52 win over the visiting Arkansas Razorbacks, and at one point led by as many as 51 points. It was Timea Gardiner and Angela Dugalic who set the tone early for the Bruins, as Gardiner’s five three-pointers in …

Freshman Sanon sparks Arizona State to 87-76 win over Grand Canyon with 21 points.
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Freshman Sanon sparks Arizona State to 87-76 win over Grand Canyon with 21 points.

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PHOENIX — Freshman reserve Joson Sanon hit five 3-pointers and scored a career-high 21 points, Basheer Jihad added 18 points and Arizona State defeated Grand Canyon 87-76 on Thursday night. Sanon had 13 points in the first half, helping the Sun Devils take a 41-40 …

Raynaud’s double-double send Stanford past Northern Arizona 90-64
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Raynaud’s double-double send Stanford past Northern Arizona 90-64

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Maxime Raynaud scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds and Stanford won its third straight in overwhelming fashion beating Northern Arizona 90-64 on Tuesday night. Trent McLaughlin scored 20 points, Oakland Fort scored 13 and Carson Towt 11 for Northern Arizona. The …

Barker, Betts lead No. 5 UCLA women over Pepperdine 91-54
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Barker, Betts lead No. 5 UCLA women over Pepperdine 91-54

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 UCLA women rolled past Pepperdine 91-54 on Tuesday. Takeaways Pepperdine: The Waves have much to learn under new coach Katie Faulkner, and a game against UCLA will help. With Betts scoring at-will inside, the Waves could ill afford to start the game cold but …

Lauren Betts scores a career-high 31 points to lead No. 5 UCLA women over Colgate 81-63
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Lauren Betts scores a career-high 31 points to lead No. 5 UCLA women over Colgate 81-63

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 UCLA defeated Colgate 81-63 on Sunday in the Bruins’ home opener. Playing down low, Betts shot 15 of 18 from the floor and scored the Bruins’ first 12 points of the fourth before sitting down for good with 3:25 remaining. Betts scored eight points …

Lauren Betts scores a career-high 31 to lead No. 5 UCLA women past Colgate
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Lauren Betts scores a career-high 31 to lead No. 5 UCLA women past Colgate

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Highlights from UCLA’s 81-63 victory over Colgate at Pauley Pavilion on Sunday. 5 UCLA defeated Colgate 81-63 on Sunday in the Bruins’ home opener. Playing down low, Betts shot 15 of 18 from the floor and scored the Bruins’ first 12 points of the fourth before sitting down for good with 3:25 remaining. Takeaways Colgate: Coach Ganiyat Adeduntan came up …

Led by JuJu Watkins, No. 3 USC women pummel Cal Poly 90-35 with 6 players in double figures
2 months ago

Led by JuJu Watkins, No. 3 USC women pummel Cal Poly 90-35 with 6 players in double figures

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 3 Southern California routed Cal Poly 90-35 on Saturday in the Trojans’ home opener. The Trojans’ defense never allowed Cal Poly to make a sustained run. Takeaways Cal Poly: The Mustangs have nine newcomers — eight freshmen and one grad transfer — for the second …

Love's Return Fuels Arizona's Domination in Season Opener
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Love's Return Fuels Arizona's Domination in Season Opener

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Arizona opened their season with a resounding 93-64 victory over Canisius. The Wildcats dominated both offensively and defensively, showcasing their depth and experience. Love's return from the NBA waters was a major boost, scoring seven points in the opening run. The Wildcats showcased their size advantage with 17 offensive rebounds and 19 second-chance points. Canisius struggled to contain the Wildcats' …

UCLA Dominates No. 17 Louisville in a Thrilling Battle in Paris
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UCLA Dominates No. 17 Louisville in a Thrilling Battle in Paris

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No. 5 UCLA women overcome a sluggish start to defeat No. 17 Louisville 66-59 in a season-opening doubleheader in Paris. Lauren Betts and Timea Gardiner led UCLA with 18 and 15 points respectively, while Tajianna Roberts scored a game-high 21 for Louisville. UCLA dominated the paint with their physicality, holding a 29-13 advantage in rebounds in the first half. Despite …

UCLA women falter at the finish in NCAA tournament loss to LSU
9 months, 1 week ago

UCLA women falter at the finish in NCAA tournament loss to LSU

LA Times  

UCLA center Lauren Betts works in the post against LSU forward Angel Reese during the first quarter Saturday. “We gave up layups and free throws and we missed layups and free throws down the stretch,” said Close, “and ultimately I’m responsible.” There were no easy answers in the UCLA locker room, where point guard Kiki Rice sat on a training …

Gonzaga uses hot shooting to reach Sweet 16 for first time since 2015 topping Utah 77-66
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gonzaga uses hot shooting to reach Sweet 16 for first time since 2015 topping Utah 77-66

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SPOKANE, Wash. — Once Kayleigh Truong, her sister Kaylynne and the rest of Gonzaga’s sharp-shooters got hot from the perimeter, there was nothing another starring effort from Utah’s Alissa Pili could do to slow down the Zags. Kayleigh Truong scored 21 points, Yvonne Ejim added 17 points and 13 rebounds, and fourth-seeded Gonzaga advanced to the Sweet 16 for the …

JuJu Watkins’ double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women’s Sweet 16
9 months, 2 weeks ago

JuJu Watkins’ double-double leads top-seeded USC over Kansas 73-55 for trip to women’s Sweet 16

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LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins scored Southern California’s first seven points of the game, giving her team a shot of confidence. Clarice Akunwafo, who at 6-foot-6 equaled Jackson’s height, disrupted the Kansas center with a career-high six blocks among USC’s 10 in the game and even did a little scoring down the stretch. USC!” The Trojans ran off 12 straight …

Kiki Rice scores 24 as UCLA rallies past Creighton 67-63 to reach the Sweet 16
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kiki Rice scores 24 as UCLA rallies past Creighton 67-63 to reach the Sweet 16

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LOS ANGELES — Early in the third quarter, Kiki Rice knew the pressure was on her if the Bruins wanted to keep their hopes alive of getting to the Women’s Final Four for the first time. Rice scored 13 of her 24 points in the third quarter as second-seeded UCLA rallied for a 67-63 victory over seventh-seeded Creighton in the …

Kiki Rice’s scoring flurry rallies UCLA past Creighton and into the Sweet 16
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kiki Rice’s scoring flurry rallies UCLA past Creighton and into the Sweet 16

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UCLA guard Kiki Rice dribbles past Creighton guard Kiani Lockett during the second half of the Bruins’ 67-63 victory Monday in the second round of the NCAA tournament at Pauley Pavilion. Once trailing Creighton by 10 points in the third quarter and seemingly out of answers Monday evening, the second-seeded Bruins teetered on the edge of an uncomfortably early exit …

Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez propel UCLA to 84-55 victory over California Baptist in NCAA Tournament

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LOS ANGELES — Kiki Rice scored 20 points, Gabriela Jaquez added 17 and second-seeded UCLA cruised to an 84-55 victory over California Baptist on Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. You just added another elite defender to an elite defensive team, so it was a tough night for us in that way.” Rice hit a pair of …

Caleb Love scores 19, leads Arizona past Dayton 78-68 for second Sweet 16 trip in 3 seasons
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Caleb Love scores 19, leads Arizona past Dayton 78-68 for second Sweet 16 trip in 3 seasons

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SALT LAKE CITY — Caleb Love scored 19 points and second-seeded Arizona reached the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons, beating No. Koby Brea added 14 points and Kobe Elvis scored 13 for Dayton, which trailed by 17 points in the first half but stayed within striking distance nearly to the end. “We changed our plan of …

Arizona women earn fourth straight opening win in the NCAA tourney, 69-59 over Auburn in First Four
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Arizona women earn fourth straight opening win in the NCAA tourney, 69-59 over Auburn in First Four

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STORRS, Conn. — Freshman Jada Williams had 17 points, Helena Pueyo scored 14 of her 16 points in the second half and Arizona earned its fourth straight opening win in the NCAA Tournament with a 69-59 victory over Auburn on Thursday night in the First Four. Auburn had 10 turnovers and just eight points in the first quarter before trailing …

UCLA lands highest women’s NCAA tourney seed in its history, but falls short of No. 1
9 months, 3 weeks ago

UCLA lands highest women’s NCAA tourney seed in its history, but falls short of No. 1

LA Times  

Living up to her name this time of year has been agonizing for Cori Close. 1 seed and we didn’t,” said Close, whose team finished tied with USC for second in the Pac-12 standings before losing to the Trojans in a conference tournament semifinal, “so what has that taught us and will we be better moving forward? “I think we …

USC’s NCAA tournament dreams shattered in season-ending loss to Arizona
9 months, 4 weeks ago

USC’s NCAA tournament dreams shattered in season-ending loss to Arizona

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Arizona guard Caleb Love, right, drives against USC guard Bronny James during the first half of the Trojans’ 70-49 loss in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday. A second consecutive upset would clear the biggest remaining hurdle toward USC’s hopes of winning the Pac-12 tournament and the resulting automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Ninth-seeded USC’s ambitions — and its season …

USC dismisses Arizona upset and instead focuses on sparking a Pac-12 tournament run
9 months, 4 weeks ago

USC dismisses Arizona upset and instead focuses on sparking a Pac-12 tournament run

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Andy Enfield wasn’t greatly moved by a great win. “I don’t think we can take our foot off the pedal,” junior guard Kobe Johnson told reporters Saturday, “because we still got four more games to win.” Here are three things to watch for USC in the tournament: Peaking at the right time USC guard Isaiah Collier celebrates after scoring on …

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State
10 months ago

UCLA overcomes sluggish start with a huge scoring run in win over Arizona State

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UCLA forward Adem Bona celebrates with Berke Buyuktuncel and Dylan Andrews after dunking against Arizona State in the first half of the Bruins’ 59-47 win Saturday at Pauley Pavilion. “Just keep playing,” UCLA guard Lazar Stefanovic said of the mentality that fueled the comeback after the Bruins trailed by nine points with 9½ minutes left. “I kept telling them, you’ve …

No. 7 UCLA advances to Pac-12 semifinals with 67-57 win over No. 22 Utah
10 months ago

No. 7 UCLA advances to Pac-12 semifinals with 67-57 win over No. 22 Utah

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! You take away one thing, we’ve got another thing.” Alissa Pili led the Utes with 16 points, while Kennady McQueen added 14. “I think we’re built on the right things, even though I would like to see us play a little more fluid offensively,” UCLA …

No. 22 Utah women beat Arizona State 71-60 in Pac-12 Tournament
10 months ago

No. 22 Utah women beat Arizona State 71-60 in Pac-12 Tournament

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 22 Utah beat Arizona State 71-60 to conclude Wednesday’s first round of the Pac-12 Tournament at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Crisp had two baskets and a 3-pointer and Arizona State forced six early turnovers in taking a 14-7 lead. Pili, who averages 21 points …

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