Recap
3 min read

UCLA Bruins Dominate Rainbow Wahine at Pauley Pavilion in Women's Basketball Showdown

The University of California, Los Angeles Bruins have solidified their standing with a commanding victory over the Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine, ending the game with a scoreline of 85-46. The Bruins now boast an impressive record, while the Rainbow Wahine grapple with their performance.


Nov 29, 2022; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; UCLA Bruins players watch a South Carolina Gamecocks player make a technical free throw in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

From the opening tip-off at Pauley Pavilion, the UCLA Bruins set an aggressive pace against their opponents. The home team's offense was firing on all cylinders as they racked up 27 points in just the first quarter compared to Hawai'i's six. This trend continued throughout the game with UCLA maintaining a consistent scoring output in each quarter.


The Bruins' defensive efforts were equally notable as they amassed seven blocks and nineteen steals over four quarters of play. Their defensive pressure caused significant trouble for Hawai'i, who turned over the ball twenty-six times during the match. This relentless defense translated into twenty-two points off turnovers for UCLA.


Offensively, UCLA showcased a balanced attack that overwhelmed Hawai'i's defense. The team shot nearly fifty-five percent from two-point range and forty-nine percent overall from field goals. They also capitalized on second-chance opportunities by scoring nineteen points following offensive rebounds.


The standout statistic for UCLA was their assist-to-turnover ratio which stood at an impressive 2.27, highlighting their effective ball movement and teamwork leading to twenty-five assists on thirty-five made field goals.


On the other side of court, despite facing tough opposition, Hawai'i managed to shoot one hundred percent from free-throw line but struggled elsewhere offensively—shooting only thirty-one percent from field goals overall and thirty-two percent from beyond arc.


As fans look ahead after this dominant performance by UCLA women’s basketball team, attention turns to future matchups that will test their mettle further into season.


Looking forward to what comes next for them: The University of California Los Angeles Bruins are scheduled to face off against USC Trojans at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on December 31st at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Fans eager to catch this encounter can tune into Pac-12 Network where live coverage will be broadcasted.

Rate the article

Related stories

UCLA Bruins Narrowly Outscored by LSU Tigers in Albany's Sweet 16 Clash
Recap

UCLA Bruins Narrowly Outscored by LSU Tigers in Albany's Sweet 16 Clash

3 min read
UCLA Bruins Overcome Creighton Bluejays in a Close Encounter at Pauley Pavilion
Recap

UCLA Bruins Overcome Creighton Bluejays in a Close Encounter at Pauley Pavilion

3 min read
UCLA Bruins Overpower Lancers in Commanding Victory at Pauley Pavilion
Recap

UCLA Bruins Overpower Lancers in Commanding Victory at Pauley Pavilion

3 min read