UCLA Women's Basketball Faces Northwestern in Big Ten Showdown
The UCLA women's basketball team is set to take on Northwestern in the first game of a two-game road trip. The game will be broadcast on Big Ten Network at 1 pm PT. The Bruins are coming off a big win against Purdue, while the Wildcats suffered a loss to Illinois in their last game.
Northwestern's head coach, Joe McKeown, has been with the team for 18 seasons and has a record of 278-266. The Wildcats' starting lineup includes senior forward Grace Sullivan, who leads the team in scoring and shooting percentage. Sophomore Tayla Thomas leads in rebounds and blocks. Junior Casey Harter is a key shooter for the team, and senior guard Caroline Lau leads in assists.
The Wildcats also have sophomore Xamiya Walton contributing from beyond the arc. Tate Lash is the most impactful player off the bench, averaging 5.7 ppg. In their previous game against Purdue, UCLA dominated from the start, with a 7-0 run in the first minute. The Bruins maintained their lead throughout the game, finishing with a 96-48 victory.
Garbiela Jaquez led all scorers with 25 points, and Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice both recorded double-doubles. The Bruins are expected to continue their strong performance against Northwestern, who have struggled in conference games. Go Bruins!