US EditionNo. 2 UCLA Women, Tried and Tested, Welcome No. 8 Iowa
No. 2 UCLA, unbeaten in Big Ten play, hosts No. 8 Iowa in a pivotal conference clash with major implications for the Big Ten title race and national seeding.
- On Sunday at 4 p.m. EST, the Iowa Hawkeyes visit the UCLA Bruins in Los Angeles for their first Big Ten meeting this season.
- With Big Ten implications, Iowa sits 9-1 in Big Ten play, and UCLA is unbeaten at 10-0 while averaging 87.7 points and shooting 52.3%.
- Offensively, Iowa brings a 49.0% field-goal percentage, outscoring opponents by 15 points per game, and UCLA makes 8.0 three-pointers per game, only 0.6 more than Iowa allows.
- UCLA's home dominance means its 9-0 home record and 15-1 record versus teams above.500 would bolster their postseason résumé with another quality win.
- Key players to watch include Chazadi Wright , and Gabriela Jaquez and Ava Heiden, who average 14.9 and 17.3 points in their last 10 games.
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Pasadena Star News
No. 2 UCLA women, tried and tested, welcome No. 8 Iowa
LOS ANGELES — The UCLA women’s basketball team has handled its Big Ten schedule with ease – to the tune of a 22.9 average win margin. But on Wednesday, the Bruins found themselves in a battle with Illinois. The lead dwindled to seven in the fourth quarter, but UCLA ultimately rebuilt the cushion, earning an 80-67 victory. Within that tight-knit final frame, the No. 2 Bruins gained valuable lessons that could translate to the next matchup when th…
Los Angeles Times
DNyuzUCLA women look to refine game against No. 8 Iowa on Sunday
Coach Cori Close said the Bruins did not execute their game plan in a close win over Iowa State and must be ready for a challenge from the Hawkeyes, who were upset by USC.
No. 8 Iowa visits No. 2 UCLA after Betts’ 23-point outing
Iowa Hawkeyes (18-3, 9-1 Big Ten) at UCLA Bruins (20-1, 10-0 Big Ten) Los Angeles; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 UCLA plays No. 8 Iowa after Lauren Betts scored 23 points in UCLA’s 80-67 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini. The Bruins have gone 9-0 at home. UCLA has a 15-1 record against teams above .500. The Hawkeyes are 9-1 in Big Ten play. Iowa averages 80.4 points and has outscored opponents by 16.5 points per game. UCLA’s average …
Iowa vs. UCLA: Elite Showdown in Women's Basketball on Feb 1
The #8 Iowa Hawkeyes are set to face the #2 UCLA Bruins in a high-stakes matchup on Sunday, February 1 at Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles. The game tips off at 3 p.m. CT and will be broadcast live on FOX. Iowa aims to keep its momentum going after a strong season, while UCLA rides a 14-game winning streak. With a storied rivalry and postseason implications, this game marks a significant clash in women's college basketball. By the Numbers Iowa has…
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