UCLA Bruins and Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Clash at Pauley Pavilion in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the UCLA Bruins prepare to host the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners at Pauley Pavilion, fans are eager to see if the home team can continue their winning momentum. The Bruins have shown a strong performance in their recent games, with a notable victory against USC Trojans where they edged out a close win with 59 points to USC's 56. This gritty performance was characterized by an impressive rebounding effort, pulling down 47 rebounds and converting 23 second-chance points.

The Bruins' offense has been formidable, especially in the paint where they scored 36 points against USC and an even more dominant 40 points against Cal State Fullerton Titans. Their shooting from inside has been efficient, hitting over half of their two-point attempts against the Titans. However, there is room for improvement beyond the arc as they only managed a three-point shooting percentage of around 15 percent in both games.

Defensively, UCLA has been consistent with steals and blocks but will need to maintain discipline as personal fouls have reached up to 19 in recent games. Turnovers have also varied significantly; while they kept them low against USC (8), there were as many as 27 turnovers in their game versus Cal State Fullerton.

Pauley Pavilion provides an advantage for UCLA with its familiar settings and supportive home crowd that can energize the team's play on both ends of the floor. As one of college basketball’s iconic venues, it often plays a role in lifting team performance during crucial moments.

Looking ahead to their matchup with Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners on December 17th at Pauley Pavilion broadcasted on Pac-12 Network, fans should expect UCLA to leverage their strong interior scoring while aiming for better efficiency from long range. Maintaining control over turnovers will be crucial for securing another win at this storied venue.