UCLA Bruins Dominate Golden Bears at Pauley Pavilion in Women's Basketball Showdown
The UCLA Bruins, ranked 8th, delivered a commanding performance against the California Golden Bears at the Pauley Pavilion, ending with a score of 87-70. The Bruins' season record now stands impressively at 13-2, while the Golden Bears hold a more modest tally of 7-8.
From the outset, the Bruins demonstrated why they are one of the top teams in women's college basketball. Despite trailing by nine points after the first quarter with only 14 points to California's 23, they quickly turned things around in subsequent quarters. The home team outscored their opponents in every remaining quarter: adding an additional 22 points in both second and third quarters and finishing strong with a dominant fourth-quarter performance netting them another 29 points.
The statistics from this game paint a clear picture of UCLA's dominance on their home court. They shot an impressive field goal percentage of nearly 48 percent compared to California's also respectable near-46 percent. From beyond the arc, UCLA made ten three-pointers at a rate of about 39 percent while California managed eight successful shots from three-point range at an even higher rate of approximately 47 percent.
UCLA excelled not just offensively but also defensively and on rebounds. They bested California with six steals and two blocks while amassing a total rebound count of 36 against their opponent’s lower count of just over half that number. This included twelve offensive rebounds which contributed significantly to their sixteen second-chance points.
Furthermore, UCLA showed superior ball movement and teamwork as evidenced by their twenty-two assists compared to thirteen by California; this was complemented by an assist-to-turnover ratio double that of their opponents'. Additionally, they capitalized on turnovers better than California did – scoring nineteen points off turnovers versus eleven for the visitors.
The crowd at Pauley Pavilion witnessed several lead changes throughout the game – eight in total – along with four instances where scores were tied; however, it was ultimately UCLA who maintained control and secured victory through consistent play across all four quarters.
Looking ahead for fans eager to follow more action from The UCLA Bruins: Their next challenge will be away against Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion located in Seattle. This upcoming game is scheduled for January twenty-first at seven PM Pacific Time and will be broadcasted on Pac-12 Network for those wishing to tune in.