LOS ANGELES – The UCLA women's basketball team will look to even its all-time series record (31-32) vs. the Washington on Sunday afternoon, as the Bruins host the Huskies on National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). Tip-off at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom is set for 12:35 p.m. PT.
How to Follow
Sunday's contest can be viewed online via uclabruins.com, and the game will also air on AM-1150, as Dave Marcus will have the call. Live stats will also be available, and live updates will be provided on Twitter by following @UCLAwbb.
Matchup: UCLA (12-9, 5-4) vs. Washington (8-14, 1-9)
February 3, 2019 | 12:35 p.m. PT (tip-off time) | Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion)
Series History
This marks the 64th meeting between UCLA and Washington, with the Huskies holding a one-game advantage at 32-31 overall. UCLA, however, has taken three of the last four meetings, two of which came at Pauley Pavilion. Last season, the Bruins breezed past Washington on the road, 86-69. With the game tied at 62 apiece in the fourth frame, the Bruins rattled off 19 unanswered points, hitting six of their next nine from the field. Jordin Canada had 22 points, while Michaela Onyenwere and Kennedy Burke added 12 and 10 points, respectively. In the last meeting in LA on Feb. 17, 2017, UCLA upset then-ranked No. 9 Washington, 90-79.
UCLA's Last Time Out
The Bruins used a big second half to take down Washington State 83-56 on Friday, and senior Japreece Dean broke the Bruins' all-time record for consecutive free throw makes.
The Austin, Texas, native finished 5-for-5 from the stripe to extend her streak to 37 straight makes, breaking Michelle Greco's previous record of 32 set in 2002-03.
Sophomore Michaela Onyenwere collected her eighth double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 rebounds, as the Bruins improved to 31-0 at home vs. the Cougars.
Bruins Tabbed NCAA Team of the Week
After completing the weekend sweep over No. 16 Arizona State and Arizona, UCLA was selected as the NCAA Women's Basketball Team of the Week.
Against the Sun Devils, the Bruins overcame a four-point deficit with less than two minutes remaining. In the final seconds, Dean buried a 3-pointer near the top of the key to help the Bruins pull off the upset, 61-59.
Nearly 48 hours later, UCLA played its first triple-overtime affair in program history, topping the Wildcats, 98-93. The Bruins scored 37 points in the three overtime periods, led by Onyenwere's 13 points.
UCLA Team Snippets
• The Bruins are this week's NCAA Team of the Week after defeating No. 16 Arizona State 61-59 and Arizona 98-93 in triple overtime.
• UCLA has three top-25 wins this season, coming against (then-ranked) No. 14/13 Georgia, No. 18/19 California and No. 16/16 Arizona State.
• With Friday's win vs. Washington State, UCLA improved to 6-0 when holding its opponent to 59 points or lower.
• The Bruins lead the Pac-12 and rank third nationally in offensive rebounds per game (18.3).
• The Bruins are third in the Pac-12 in blocks per game (4.1).
• UCLA has outrebounded its opponent in all but two games this season. The Bruins haul in 43.1 rebounds per game, good for second in the Pac-12 and 23rd nationally.
• The Bruins have made 281 free throws this season, ranking first in the Pac-12.
• UCLA forces 15.5 turnovers per game, ranking fifth in the Pac-12.
• UCLA is 8-1 when leading at the half in 2018-19 and 9-0 this season when tied or leading through three quarters.
UCLA Player Snippets
• Three of UCLA's five starters average double-figure scoring – Michaela Onyenwere (17.3), Kennedy Burke (14.0) and Japreece Dean (12.5).
• In Pac-12 play, Michaela Onyenwere is averaging just below a double-double with 20.7 points and 9.2 rebounds.
• Michaela Onyenwere has scored in double figures in nine straight games.
• Lajahna Drummer has scored in double figures in eight of the last 12 games, averaging 11.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in those contests.
• Michaela Onyenwere is currently second in the Pac-12 and 13th in the nation in offensive rebounds per game (4.1).
• Michaela Onyenwere's conference-only average of 20.7 points per game ranks fifth in the Pac-12.
• Michaela Onyenwere is shooting 89.7 percent (26-for-29) from the free throw line in Pac-12 play, ranking second in the league.
• Japreece Dean has made a school-record 37 free throws in a row, a streak that began on Nov. 24, 2018, vs. South Florida.
• Japreece Dean leads the Pac-12 in free throw percentage, shooting 89.5 percent (51-for-57),
• Japreece Dean is averaging 5.0 assists per game in Pac-12 play, ranking fifth in the conference.
• Michaela Onyenwere has eclipsed the 25-point mark six times in 2018-19, one of seven players in the Pac-12 to do so this season.
• Kennedy Burke (484-for-1,088) is currently 16 field goals from becoming the 22nd player in UCLA women's hoops history with 500 career field goals.
• Lajahna Drummer is third in the Pac-12 in rebounds per game with 9.5 per outing. She had a career-high 17 at Arizona on Jan. 27.
Up Next
UCLA hits the road to face Colorado (Feb. 8) and No. 14 Utah (Feb. 10). Both games will air on the Pac-12 Network.
How to Follow
Sunday's contest can be viewed online via uclabruins.com, and the game will also air on AM-1150, as Dave Marcus will have the call. Live stats will also be available, and live updates will be provided on Twitter by following @UCLAwbb.
Matchup: UCLA (12-9, 5-4) vs. Washington (8-14, 1-9)
February 3, 2019 | 12:35 p.m. PT (tip-off time) | Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion)
Series History
This marks the 64th meeting between UCLA and Washington, with the Huskies holding a one-game advantage at 32-31 overall. UCLA, however, has taken three of the last four meetings, two of which came at Pauley Pavilion. Last season, the Bruins breezed past Washington on the road, 86-69. With the game tied at 62 apiece in the fourth frame, the Bruins rattled off 19 unanswered points, hitting six of their next nine from the field. Jordin Canada had 22 points, while Michaela Onyenwere and Kennedy Burke added 12 and 10 points, respectively. In the last meeting in LA on Feb. 17, 2017, UCLA upset then-ranked No. 9 Washington, 90-79.
UCLA's Last Time Out
The Bruins used a big second half to take down Washington State 83-56 on Friday, and senior Japreece Dean broke the Bruins' all-time record for consecutive free throw makes.
The Austin, Texas, native finished 5-for-5 from the stripe to extend her streak to 37 straight makes, breaking Michelle Greco's previous record of 32 set in 2002-03.
Sophomore Michaela Onyenwere collected her eighth double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 rebounds, as the Bruins improved to 31-0 at home vs. the Cougars.
Bruins Tabbed NCAA Team of the Week
After completing the weekend sweep over No. 16 Arizona State and Arizona, UCLA was selected as the NCAA Women's Basketball Team of the Week.
Against the Sun Devils, the Bruins overcame a four-point deficit with less than two minutes remaining. In the final seconds, Dean buried a 3-pointer near the top of the key to help the Bruins pull off the upset, 61-59.
Nearly 48 hours later, UCLA played its first triple-overtime affair in program history, topping the Wildcats, 98-93. The Bruins scored 37 points in the three overtime periods, led by Onyenwere's 13 points.
UCLA Team Snippets
• The Bruins are this week's NCAA Team of the Week after defeating No. 16 Arizona State 61-59 and Arizona 98-93 in triple overtime.
• UCLA has three top-25 wins this season, coming against (then-ranked) No. 14/13 Georgia, No. 18/19 California and No. 16/16 Arizona State.
• With Friday's win vs. Washington State, UCLA improved to 6-0 when holding its opponent to 59 points or lower.
• The Bruins lead the Pac-12 and rank third nationally in offensive rebounds per game (18.3).
• The Bruins are third in the Pac-12 in blocks per game (4.1).
• UCLA has outrebounded its opponent in all but two games this season. The Bruins haul in 43.1 rebounds per game, good for second in the Pac-12 and 23rd nationally.
• The Bruins have made 281 free throws this season, ranking first in the Pac-12.
• UCLA forces 15.5 turnovers per game, ranking fifth in the Pac-12.
• UCLA is 8-1 when leading at the half in 2018-19 and 9-0 this season when tied or leading through three quarters.
UCLA Player Snippets
• Three of UCLA's five starters average double-figure scoring – Michaela Onyenwere (17.3), Kennedy Burke (14.0) and Japreece Dean (12.5).
• In Pac-12 play, Michaela Onyenwere is averaging just below a double-double with 20.7 points and 9.2 rebounds.
• Michaela Onyenwere has scored in double figures in nine straight games.
• Lajahna Drummer has scored in double figures in eight of the last 12 games, averaging 11.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in those contests.
• Michaela Onyenwere is currently second in the Pac-12 and 13th in the nation in offensive rebounds per game (4.1).
• Michaela Onyenwere's conference-only average of 20.7 points per game ranks fifth in the Pac-12.
• Michaela Onyenwere is shooting 89.7 percent (26-for-29) from the free throw line in Pac-12 play, ranking second in the league.
• Japreece Dean has made a school-record 37 free throws in a row, a streak that began on Nov. 24, 2018, vs. South Florida.
• Japreece Dean leads the Pac-12 in free throw percentage, shooting 89.5 percent (51-for-57),
• Japreece Dean is averaging 5.0 assists per game in Pac-12 play, ranking fifth in the conference.
• Michaela Onyenwere has eclipsed the 25-point mark six times in 2018-19, one of seven players in the Pac-12 to do so this season.
• Kennedy Burke (484-for-1,088) is currently 16 field goals from becoming the 22nd player in UCLA women's hoops history with 500 career field goals.
• Lajahna Drummer is third in the Pac-12 in rebounds per game with 9.5 per outing. She had a career-high 17 at Arizona on Jan. 27.
Up Next
UCLA hits the road to face Colorado (Feb. 8) and No. 14 Utah (Feb. 10). Both games will air on the Pac-12 Network.