Friday, February 1
Los Angeles, CA
7:00 PM
UCLA
vs
Washington State
In Pac-12 play, Michaela Onyenwere is averaging just below a double-double with 20.6 points and 9.1 rebounds.
Photo by: Don Liebig, UCLA Photography
Bruins Return Home to Take On Washington State
January 29, 2019 | Women's Basketball
LOS ANGELES – The UCLA women's basketball team will tip off the month of February on Friday against Washington State. The Bruins will look to protect their perfect 30-0 home record against the Cougars, as the two teams are set to compete at 7:05 p.m. (PT).
How to Follow
Friday'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 (11-9, 4-4) vs. Washington State (7-13, 2-7)
February 1, 2019 | 7:05 p.m. PT (tip-off time) | Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion)
Special Promotions
It's Flashback Friday for the Bruins, as the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free "Mighty Bruins" t-shirt. The first 75 UCLA students will receive a "Mighty Bruins" hat.
Series History
This marks the 63rd meeting between UCLA and Washington State, with the Bruins owning the series, 54-8. UCLA has never lost to the Cougars at home, enjoying a perfect 30-0 record. UCLA is looking to extend its winning streak vs. Washington State to three games. Last season, the Bruins took down the Cougars on the road, 79-71. The Bruins owned a 51-29 rebounding advantage in that game, led by Lajahna Drummer's 10 points and 14 rebounds. UCLA's last meeting against the Cougars at Pauley Pavilion came on Feb. 19, 2017, as the Bruins won 67-48. Kennedy Burke had 17 points in that game, while Monique Billings tied a UCLA single-game record with 25 rebounds.
UCLA's Last Time Out
UCLA survived a triple-overtime thriller against Arizona on Sunday afternoon, topping the Wildcats 98-93 in historic fashion. The game marked UCLA's first-ever triple overtime game, as sophomore Michaela Onyenwere mustered her seventh double-double of the year with 28 points and 13 rebounds to lead the way.
Senior Lajahna Drummer scored 18 points and had a career-high 17 rebounds, while senior Japreece Dean registered a career-high 26 points.
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, Japreece 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 Michaela 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 at Arizona State, UCLA improved to 5-0 when holding its opponent to 59 points or lower.
• The Bruins lead the Pac-12 and rank fourth nationally in offensive rebounds per game (17.9).
• The Bruins are third in the Pac-12 in blocks per game (4.0).
• UCLA has outrebounded its opponent in all but two games this season. The Bruins haul in 42.7 rebounds per game, good for second in the Pac-12 and 30th nationally.
• The Bruins have made 270 free throws this season, ranking first in the Pac-12.
• UCLA forces 15.4 turnovers per game, ranking fifth in the Pac-12.
• UCLA is 7-1 when leading at the half in 2018-19 and 8-0 this season when tied or leading through three quarters.
UCLA Player Snippets
• Three of UCLA's five starters average double-figure scoring – Michaela Onyenwere (17.2), Kennedy Burke (13.7) and Japreece Dean (12.6).
• In Pac-12 play, Michaela Onyenwere is averaging just below a double-double with 20.6 points and 9.1 rebounds.
• Michaela Onyenwere has scored in double figures in eight straight games.
• Lajahna Drummer has scored in double figures in seven of the last 11 games, averaging 11.7 points and 9.8 rebounds in those contests on 50.5 percent shooting.
• Michaela Onyenwere is currently second in the Pac-12 and 17th in the nation in offensive rebounds per game (4.0).
• Michaela Onyenwere's conference-only average of 20.6 points per game ranks fourth 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 leads the Pac-12 in free throw percentage, shooting 88.5 percent (46-for-52),
• Japreece Dean is averaging 5.4 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 (476-for-1,077) is currently 24 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 hosts Washington on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
How to Follow
Friday'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 (11-9, 4-4) vs. Washington State (7-13, 2-7)
February 1, 2019 | 7:05 p.m. PT (tip-off time) | Los Angeles, Calif. (Pauley Pavilion)
Special Promotions
It's Flashback Friday for the Bruins, as the first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free "Mighty Bruins" t-shirt. The first 75 UCLA students will receive a "Mighty Bruins" hat.
Series History
This marks the 63rd meeting between UCLA and Washington State, with the Bruins owning the series, 54-8. UCLA has never lost to the Cougars at home, enjoying a perfect 30-0 record. UCLA is looking to extend its winning streak vs. Washington State to three games. Last season, the Bruins took down the Cougars on the road, 79-71. The Bruins owned a 51-29 rebounding advantage in that game, led by Lajahna Drummer's 10 points and 14 rebounds. UCLA's last meeting against the Cougars at Pauley Pavilion came on Feb. 19, 2017, as the Bruins won 67-48. Kennedy Burke had 17 points in that game, while Monique Billings tied a UCLA single-game record with 25 rebounds.
UCLA's Last Time Out
UCLA survived a triple-overtime thriller against Arizona on Sunday afternoon, topping the Wildcats 98-93 in historic fashion. The game marked UCLA's first-ever triple overtime game, as sophomore Michaela Onyenwere mustered her seventh double-double of the year with 28 points and 13 rebounds to lead the way.
Senior Lajahna Drummer scored 18 points and had a career-high 17 rebounds, while senior Japreece Dean registered a career-high 26 points.
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, Japreece 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 Michaela 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 at Arizona State, UCLA improved to 5-0 when holding its opponent to 59 points or lower.
• The Bruins lead the Pac-12 and rank fourth nationally in offensive rebounds per game (17.9).
• The Bruins are third in the Pac-12 in blocks per game (4.0).
• UCLA has outrebounded its opponent in all but two games this season. The Bruins haul in 42.7 rebounds per game, good for second in the Pac-12 and 30th nationally.
• The Bruins have made 270 free throws this season, ranking first in the Pac-12.
• UCLA forces 15.4 turnovers per game, ranking fifth in the Pac-12.
• UCLA is 7-1 when leading at the half in 2018-19 and 8-0 this season when tied or leading through three quarters.
UCLA Player Snippets
• Three of UCLA's five starters average double-figure scoring – Michaela Onyenwere (17.2), Kennedy Burke (13.7) and Japreece Dean (12.6).
• In Pac-12 play, Michaela Onyenwere is averaging just below a double-double with 20.6 points and 9.1 rebounds.
• Michaela Onyenwere has scored in double figures in eight straight games.
• Lajahna Drummer has scored in double figures in seven of the last 11 games, averaging 11.7 points and 9.8 rebounds in those contests on 50.5 percent shooting.
• Michaela Onyenwere is currently second in the Pac-12 and 17th in the nation in offensive rebounds per game (4.0).
• Michaela Onyenwere's conference-only average of 20.6 points per game ranks fourth 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 leads the Pac-12 in free throw percentage, shooting 88.5 percent (46-for-52),
• Japreece Dean is averaging 5.4 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 (476-for-1,077) is currently 24 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 hosts Washington on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
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