Friday, February 9
Los Angeles, CA
8:00 PM
UCLA
18-4,7-4Pac-12
66
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58
Arizona
12-11,4-7Pac-12
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2
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F
Arizona
14
14
15
15
58
UCLA
18
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66
Photo by: Caren Nicdao
No. 9/10 UCLA Bounces Back with Win Over Arizona, 66-58
February 09, 2024 | Women's Basketball
LOS ANGELES – No. 9/10 UCLA defeated Arizona on Friday evening's Black Excellence Game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom.
UCLA sophomore Gabriela Jaquez led the field with 21 points and 15 rebounds, earning her third double-double of the season. The Camarillo, Calif., native notched a new career-high on the boards. Jaquez's double-double was paired with a season-high six assists. Graduate guard Charisma Osborne tied the game-high assist total with six of her own, adding eight points and five rebounds to the stat sheet.
Sophomore Kiki Rice garnered 20 points to aid the Bruins in their momentum-building victory. Rice was a flamethrower on the court; the point guard shot 9-of-12 from the field, including a perfect 2-for-2 performance from distance.
UCLA (18-4, 7-4 Pac-12) returns to the win column after downing the Wildcats (12-11, 4-7 Pac-12) at home. Sophomore Lauren Betts (6 PTS, 9 REB, 4 BLK) returned to action, playing 27 minutes after missing the previous four matchups due to undisclosed medical reasons.
Opening with fast-paced offensive play and aggressive defense, the Wildcats kept the Bruins on their toes the first quarter. Rice led the field with 10 points, pancaking the first period with two explosive layups. UCLA entered the second quarter with a four-point lead on the Wildcats, 18-14.
The second quarter proved overwhelmingly similar to the first. UCLA accumulated eight turnovers throughout the first half, splitting them evenly between the quarters. Despite finding itself ahead early on in the second quarter, Arizona could not regain the upper hand. Jaquez aided the Bruins' lead with six points of her own, as well as accumulated nine rebounds throughout the first half. The sophomore guard pulled down six offensive and three defensive boards before the break. UCLA led 31-28 at the halftime buzzer.
The Bruins widened the gap in the third quarter with the Wildcats going scoreless for five minutes. Jaquez sank two free throws, solidifying her anticipated double-double. The sophomore ended the third quarter leading the field with five assists.
After an opening layup by Rice, the fourth quarter remained scoreless for three minutes with both teams failing to find the basket. The Bruins dry spell was ended with a layup by Christeen Iwuala, who earned her second-consecutive, second-career start. The sophomore's layup opened the floodgates with the Bruins sinking 14 more points to secure the win.
Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
In Brazil, Bruin teammates Lina Sontag and Angela Dugalić battled it out at Olympic Qualifiers. Sontag's German squad defeated her Serbian teammate, 73-66. The two go their separate ways as they represent their nations for the remainder of the Qualifiers.
UP NEXT: vs. Arizona State (Feb. 11)
Honoring National Girls and Women in Sports Day, UCLA is back in Pauley Pavilion to battle Arizona State this Sunday, Feb. 11 at 12:00 p.m. PT. The matchup will be streamed on the Pac-12 Network.
UCLA sophomore Gabriela Jaquez led the field with 21 points and 15 rebounds, earning her third double-double of the season. The Camarillo, Calif., native notched a new career-high on the boards. Jaquez's double-double was paired with a season-high six assists. Graduate guard Charisma Osborne tied the game-high assist total with six of her own, adding eight points and five rebounds to the stat sheet.
Sophomore Kiki Rice garnered 20 points to aid the Bruins in their momentum-building victory. Rice was a flamethrower on the court; the point guard shot 9-of-12 from the field, including a perfect 2-for-2 performance from distance.
UCLA (18-4, 7-4 Pac-12) returns to the win column after downing the Wildcats (12-11, 4-7 Pac-12) at home. Sophomore Lauren Betts (6 PTS, 9 REB, 4 BLK) returned to action, playing 27 minutes after missing the previous four matchups due to undisclosed medical reasons.
Opening with fast-paced offensive play and aggressive defense, the Wildcats kept the Bruins on their toes the first quarter. Rice led the field with 10 points, pancaking the first period with two explosive layups. UCLA entered the second quarter with a four-point lead on the Wildcats, 18-14.
Up, up and away! ??
— UCLA Women's Basketball (@UCLAWBB) February 10, 2024
Kiki loses her defender with the pump fake!
??: Pac-12 Network#GoBruins | @kiki_rice0 pic.twitter.com/AXgbKVj5KQ
The second quarter proved overwhelmingly similar to the first. UCLA accumulated eight turnovers throughout the first half, splitting them evenly between the quarters. Despite finding itself ahead early on in the second quarter, Arizona could not regain the upper hand. Jaquez aided the Bruins' lead with six points of her own, as well as accumulated nine rebounds throughout the first half. The sophomore guard pulled down six offensive and three defensive boards before the break. UCLA led 31-28 at the halftime buzzer.
The Bruins widened the gap in the third quarter with the Wildcats going scoreless for five minutes. Jaquez sank two free throws, solidifying her anticipated double-double. The sophomore ended the third quarter leading the field with five assists.
After an opening layup by Rice, the fourth quarter remained scoreless for three minutes with both teams failing to find the basket. The Bruins dry spell was ended with a layup by Christeen Iwuala, who earned her second-consecutive, second-career start. The sophomore's layup opened the floodgates with the Bruins sinking 14 more points to secure the win.
Charisma put the pedal to the metal, and Gabs kept her foot on the gas! ??
— UCLA Women's Basketball (@UCLAWBB) February 10, 2024
??: Pac-12 Network#GoBruins | @CharismaOsborne x @gabrielarj11 pic.twitter.com/Traaxm5mNu
Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament
In Brazil, Bruin teammates Lina Sontag and Angela Dugalić battled it out at Olympic Qualifiers. Sontag's German squad defeated her Serbian teammate, 73-66. The two go their separate ways as they represent their nations for the remainder of the Qualifiers.
UP NEXT: vs. Arizona State (Feb. 11)
Honoring National Girls and Women in Sports Day, UCLA is back in Pauley Pavilion to battle Arizona State this Sunday, Feb. 11 at 12:00 p.m. PT. The matchup will be streamed on the Pac-12 Network.
Team Stats
UA
UCLA
FG%
.333
.404
3FG%
.200
.412
FT%
.900
.650
RB
27
48
TO
10
20
STL
9
7
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
21
FGM
8
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
C
/ Women's Basketball
F
/ Women's Basketball
F
/ Women's BasketballF
/ Women's BasketballG
/ Women's Basketball
F
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