Ann Meyers Drysdale closely monitoring UCLA in the Final Four
Ann Meyers Drysdale is currently part of a text group with fellow UCLA women’s basketball legends, and there’s a palpable sense of excitement about what the current team is achieving. For the second year in a row, the Bruins are headed back to the Final Four, just two wins shy of claiming their first NCAA […]
Lauren Betts from UCLA recognized as the Top Player of the regional
SACRAMENTO – Celebrating Success Lauren Betts found herself surrounded by her teammates and fans, receiving hugs and congratulations at every turn. During post-game interviews at the UCLA Center, her teammate Angela Dugalic joyfully showered her with confetti, and while Betts had a few specks on her forehead, her teammates were quick to help clean them […]
UCLA women’s basketball defeats Duke to advance to the Final Four
SACRAMENTO – Finding a Way Before the preview at the Golden 1 Center on Sunday, something unexpected happened: the microphone of the national anthem singer cut out for a moment. In response to the awkward silence, the crowd spontaneously began to sing along. By the song’s end, a new microphone was in place, and everyone […]
UCLA women’s basketball needs to win against Duke to advance to the Final Four.
SACRAMENTO – Cori Close has rarely witnessed so many shots, let alone game-winners. The ball circled the rim multiple times before finally dropping through the net as the buzzer sounded. “It’s incredible,” Close remarked Saturday, reflecting on Duke’s Ashron Jackson hitting a game-winning shot against LSU in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. “What […]
UCLA women’s basketball receives help from male practice players
SACRAMENTO – The Dynamics of UCLA’s Men’s Scout Team Recently, Lauren Betts emerged from the locker room to find two male practice players engaging with reporters. Usually the focal point, she found the scene amusing. “Are you guys interviewing right now?” Betts exclaimed, prompting laughter from those nearby. “Who do you think you are?” These […]
Angela Dugalic’s strong performance leads UCLA women’s basketball to victory
SACRAMENTO After a frustrating first half that included a missed layup, Angela Dugalich understood what she needed to do. “I thought, ‘Let me go rebound,’” the forward from UCLA shared while seated at her locker. “We knew everything else would fall into place.” And it did. The Bruins were unstoppable during the Sweet 16 of […]
UCLA women’s basketball has the perfect blend for March Madness.
Perhaps there might be something sweeter in the near future. Another trip to the NCAA Tournament may finally allow the UCLA women’s basketball team to achieve the special ending it has been pursuing for years. So, what sets this group of Bruins apart from the ones that made it to the Sweet 16 in earlier […]
Man charged with rape after allegedly confining UCLA students in a car
Charges Filed Against Santa Monica Man Accused of Assaulting UCLA Students A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a UCLA student, prompting authorities to warn that there may be additional victims. The suspect, identified as Alexander Schechter, a Santa Monica resident, was arrested by UCLA Police […]
UCLA faces legal action over ‘poverty scholar’ labeling the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks as ‘justice’
On Tuesday, UCLA was hit with a lawsuit for allegedly not providing records about a prominent “resident activist” who referred to Hamas’ October 7 attack as “justice.” The Goldwater Institute, which is a conservative nonprofit group, accuses the university of consistently stalling the release of documents related to Lisa Gray Garcia. As reported, Gray-Garcia previously […]
UCLA coach Cori Close calls for consistent progress from her team
Cori Close’s team achieved a remarkable 53-point win in their first NCAA Tournament game. You might have missed it later when Close spoke about the game, focusing on a sluggish start and the team’s issues with executing scouting reports. Two days later, the squad began strong and tackled a tough second half to secure a […]