Bruins Battle Beavers at Gill Coliseum in Women's Basketball Showdown
The University of California, Los Angeles Bruins faced a challenging contest against the Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum, ending with a scoreboard reading 72-77. The Bruins now stand with a record of 10-2, while the Beavers improved to an unranked status.
The game was marked by intense competition and notable performances from both sides. The UCLA Bruins started off trailing in the first quarter with only 10 points to the Beavers' 18 but managed to close the gap by halftime, scoring an additional 17 points in the second quarter. The third quarter saw an impressive rally from UCLA as they added another 23 points to their tally, followed by a strong final push of 22 points in the fourth quarter.
Despite their efforts and leading for portions of the game, it was not enough to secure victory over Oregon State. The Bruins showcased their shooting skills beyond the arc with an impressive three-point shooting percentage of around 43 percent and made twelve three-pointers throughout the game. Their free throw accuracy was also commendable at approximately 83 percent success rate.
On defense, UCLA managed five steals and four blocks but struggled on rebounds against Oregon State's robust presence under both baskets. The home team outrebounded UCLA with a total rebound count of 45 compared to UCLA's total rebounds count which stood at just below thirty.
Oregon State capitalized on their home-court advantage and maintained composure throughout all four quarters. They ended up scoring more than half their points inside paint demonstrating effective interior play which contributed significantly towards their win over UCLA.
Looking ahead for fans of the University of California Los Angeles Bruins women's basketball team is another exciting matchup scheduled for January eight at eight PM Pacific Time when they will face off against USC Trojans at Pauley Pavilion located in Los Angeles. This upcoming game will be broadcasted on Pac-12 Network where fans can tune in to support their team as they look forward to bouncing back from this setback.