Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice power UCLA to blowout win over Arizona State
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice power UCLA to blowout win over Arizona State

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Lauren Betts had 20 points and 11 rebounds and Kiki Rice finished with 14 points to lead 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 straight. 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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JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70
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JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC hold off Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 USC recovered from blowing a 18-point lead in the second half to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night. The game was a rematch of last season’s Elite Eight contest that the Huskies won and featured two of the best players …

Kiki Rice helps power No. 1 UCLA to blowout victory over Creighton
3 days, 19 hours ago

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
1 week ago

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

LA Times  

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 …

No. 1 UCLA women dominate Long Beach State in milestone win for Cori Close
1 week, 2 days ago

No. 1 UCLA women dominate Long Beach State in milestone win for Cori Close

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UCLA center Lauren Betts, left, defends against Long Beach State guard Lovely Sonnier, center, in front of UCLA guard Gabriela Jaquez during the first half of the Bruins’ 102-51 win at The Walter Pyramid on Saturday. UCLA guard Kiki Rice controls the ball in front of Long Beach State forward Jada Crawshaw during the first half Saturday. UCLA center Lauren …

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
3 weeks ago

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
3 weeks ago

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 …

USC men’s basketball can’t keep pace with red-hot Saint Mary’s in Palm Desert
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

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
3 weeks, 6 days 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
4 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 …

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
1 month, 1 week ago

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
1 month, 1 week 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 women looking for a deeper NCAA tournament run this season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UCLA women looking for a deeper NCAA tournament run this season

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Kiki Rice, driving against LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson during a Sweet 16 game in March, and UCLA open the season Monday with a No. She knows that.” It’s that edge that can be the difference come March, when UCLA has been eliminated in the Sweet 16 in back-to-back years, something Gabriela Jaquez is all too familiar with. The Olympic experience, …

Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers lifts UConn back to the Final Four with 80-73 win over JuJu Watkins and USC

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PORTLAND, Ore. — Stuck as a spectator during last year’s women’s NCAA Tournament, Paige Bueckers didn’t waste a moment this time. Or, as Huskies coach Geno Auriemma put it, “Today was Paige doing Paige things.” Bueckers carried UConn to the national semifinals, scoring 28 points in the Huskies’ 80-73 victory over Southern California in a regional final on Monday night. …

Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Paige Bueckers leads UConn women into 28th Elite Eight as Huskies hold off Duke 53-45

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PORTLAND, Ore. — UConn is testing how much depth is needed to make a run in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Bueckers scored 24 points to lead third-seeded UConn and its injury-depleted roster back to the Elite Eight with a 53-45 victory over No. “Everybody’s got aches and boo-boos during this time, and it’s just about who powers through it better, …

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 89-68 win over Colorado and rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa to 89-68 win over Colorado and rematch with defending NCAA champion LSU

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ALBANY, N.Y. — Let the hype begin! Caitlin Clark had 29 points and 15 assists to lead top-seeded Iowa to an 89-68 win over fifth-seeded Colorado in the women’s NCAA Tournament on Saturday, setting up a rematch of last year’s national title game against LSU. “I think everyone’s pretty excited for it,” Iowa coach Lisa Bluder said. It’s going to …

UCLA women falter at the finish in NCAA tournament loss to LSU
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 …

USC’s JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USC’s JuJu Watkins is in the March Madness spotlight ahead of Sweet 16 against Baylor

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PORTLAND, Ore. — For USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb, the JuJu Watkins phenomenon became plainly evident on a road trip this season when a quick autograph session snowballed. “Just me making the decision to stay home, the great environment that I’m in, my teammates always pushing me to be better, everybody just wants the best for me,” Watkins said. “I think …

Gonzaga uses hot shooting to reach Sweet 16 for first time since 2015 topping Utah 77-66
8 months, 3 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
8 months, 3 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
8 months, 3 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
8 months, 4 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
8 months, 4 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 …

Watkins debuts with 23 points in USC’s 87-55 NCAA Tournament blowout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Watkins debuts with 23 points in USC’s 87-55 NCAA Tournament blowout of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

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LOS ANGELES — JuJu Watkins turned the ball over the first time she touched it in her NCAA Tournament debut. That’s crazy.” Watkins and top-seeded Southern California did little else wrong, with the stellar freshman scoring 23 points and leading the Trojans to an 87-55 victory over 16th-seeded Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Saturday. “JuJu handles the weight of everything with …

Caleb Love scores 19, leads Arizona past Dayton 78-68 for second Sweet 16 trip in 3 seasons
8 months, 4 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 …

UCLA sophomore guard Kiki Rice looks to make impact before her series comes out in May
9 months ago

UCLA sophomore guard Kiki Rice looks to make impact before her series comes out in May

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Fans will get to learn plenty about Kiki Rice during an ESPN original series airs in May. “Full Court Press” — which will also feature Iowa’s Caitlin Clark and South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardosa — is another piece in increasing Rice’s profile, which was already significant. She also the first player with an NIL deal to have a …

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

Kiki Rice is determined to make her NCAA title dreams with UCLA come true
9 months ago

Kiki Rice is determined to make her NCAA title dreams with UCLA come true

LA Times  

Every day before practice, Kiki Rice wastes no time setting her intention. “The reason why I came here,” Rice said, “is to win.” UCLA guard Kiki Rice controls the ball against Colorado in January. “Kiki’s just doing what Kiki does,” said Sidwell Friends coach Tamika Dudley, who took over the high school program in Washington, D.C., during Rice’s sophomore year. …

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

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

LA Times  

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 …

Dylan Andrews’ hot shooting lifts UCLA to a Pac-12 tournament win over Oregon State
9 months, 1 week ago

Dylan Andrews’ hot shooting lifts UCLA to a Pac-12 tournament win over Oregon State

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews shoots over Oregon State’s Jordan Pope during the Pac-12 tournament at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday. Center Adem Bona added 17 points and six rebounds for the Bruins while also freeing Andrews for open jumpers as the focus of an Oregon State defense that fouled him 10 times. UCLA coach Mick Cronin credited Andrews for persevering during …

USC dismisses Arizona upset and instead focuses on sparking a Pac-12 tournament run
9 months, 1 week ago

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

LA Times  

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
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

LA Times  

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 …

UCLA’s blowout loss to Arizona fuels expectations of a Bruins roster overhaul
9 months, 2 weeks ago

UCLA’s blowout loss to Arizona fuels expectations of a Bruins roster overhaul

LA Times  

Arizona’s Keshad Johnson, center, dribbles under pressure from UCLA’s Dylan Andrews, left, and Lazar Stefanovic during the first half of the Bruins’ 88-65 loss Thursday at Pauley Pavilion. “We didn’t play well,” Bruins guard Lazar Stefanovic, who scored all 20 of his points in the second half, said in something of an understatement. Bruins point guard Dylan Andrews has looked …

Angela Dugalić shines in UCLA’s tournament win over Utah, setting up showdown with USC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Angela Dugalić shines in UCLA’s tournament win over Utah, setting up showdown with USC

LA Times  

UCLA forward Angela Dugalić, shown in a game against Oregon in January, scored 17 points in the Bruins’ 67-57 win over Utah in the Pac-12 tournament quarterfinals Thursday night. Often overshadowed by a trio of All-Pac-12 players, the Oregon transfer reasserted her presence in UCLA’s 67-57 win over Utah in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 tournament Thursday. Dugalić scored 12 …

Record-setting Caitlin Clark scores 35 as No. 6 Iowa defeats No. 2 Ohio State 93-83
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Record-setting Caitlin Clark scores 35 as No. 6 Iowa defeats No. 2 Ohio State 93-83

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IOWA CITY, Iowa — Caitlin Clark scored 35 points in her final regular-season home game, becoming the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader in No. So I think building off this is really important.” Clark, who announced on Thursday that she would enter the WNBA draft after the season despite having another year of eligibility remaining, made two free throws with less …

Londynn Jones scores 16 to lead No. 8 UCLA over Arizona 61-41
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Londynn Jones scores 16 to lead No. 8 UCLA over Arizona 61-41

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TUCSON, Ariz. — Londynn Jones scored 16 points, Lauren Betts had 11 points and 12 rebounds, and No. 8 UCLA dominated on the boards in a 61-41 win at Arizona on Saturday night in the regular season finale for both teams. “If you’re going to be playing something of an elite level on a consistent basis, you want to build …

Mick Cronin’s cornerstone search starts off rough as UCLA spirals to another loss
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Mick Cronin’s cornerstone search starts off rough as UCLA spirals to another loss

LA Times  

UCLA guard Dylan Andrews, right, drives to the basket under pressure from Washington State guard Myles Rice during the first half Saturday. “You can’t control your defensive backboard, it negates all your effort and hustle and good defense and it’s just demoralizing,” Cronin said, “so that’s our biggest problem, that’s what got us beat without question.” Cronin pointed out that …

Londynn Jones leads UCLA to blowout victory over Arizona
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Londynn Jones leads UCLA to blowout victory over Arizona

LA Times  

UCLA guard Londynn Jones, shown here shooting against Arkansas, scored 16 points in a 61-41 win over Arizona on Saturday. 8 UCLA dominated on the boards in a 61-41 win at Arizona on Saturday night in the teams’ regular-season finale. “If you’re going to be playing something of an elite level on a consistent basis, you want to build from …

Betts scores 20 as No. 8 UCLA cruises to 70-41 victory over Arizona State
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Padilla hits big 3s, No. 7 USC outlasts Arizona 95-93 in double overtime
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Padilla hits big 3s, No. 7 USC outlasts Arizona 95-93 in double overtime

Associated Press  

TUCSON, Ariz. — Seventh-ranked Southern California lost its star player, but not its composure. “It’s a character win and it’s defining because we’re trying to become an elite team nationally, and we know that’s about more than one or two players,” USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb said. “She plays her role, doesn’t hunt shots, but hits the big ones when we …

Kylan Boswell scores 17, No. 6 Arizona pulls away late to beat Arizona State 85-67
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kylan Boswell scores 17, No. 6 Arizona pulls away late to beat Arizona State 85-67

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TEMPE, Ariz. — Kylan Boswell has been inconsistent in Pac-12 play, leading to an occasional earful from coach Tommy Lloyd and some grumbling from Arizona’s sizable fan base. 6 Arizona pulled away late to beat Arizona State 85-67. Arizona State shot just 29% from the field in the first half and couldn’t quite recover. We got close, but we couldn’t …

Caitlin Clark’s record-setting night fuels No. 6 Iowa in 108-60 win at Minnesota
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark’s record-setting night fuels No. 6 Iowa in 108-60 win at Minnesota

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball by scoring 33 points to pass Lynette Woodard and post her 17th career triple-double for sixth-ranked Iowa in a 108-60 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night. “We just played free and had a lot of fun tonight across the board,” said Clark, who also broke the …

Clark moves past Woodard to become all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Clark moves past Woodard to become all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark became the all-time leading women’s scorer in major college basketball by scoring 33 points to pass Lynette Woodard and post her 17th career triple-double for sixth-ranked Iowa in a 108-60 victory over Minnesota on Wednesday night. Gabbie Marshall scored 16 points to pass the career 1,000-point mark for the Hawkeyes, who were eliminated from contention for …

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