University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
Thursday, November 9
Los Angeles, CA
7:00 PM
UCLA
vs
UC Riverside
Photo by: Caren Nicdao
Bruins Host Highlanders Thursday
November 08, 2023 | Women's Basketball
LOS ANGELES – No. 4 UCLA Women's Basketball (1-0, 0-0) is set to host UC Riverside (0-1, 0-0) on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. PT. The Bruins are without Angela Dugalic and Emily Bessoir, who are joining their senior national teams at the EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.
The non-conference matchup will be streamed live to the Pac-12 Conference's UCLA live stream landing page and broadcast to UCLA Digital Radio; Dave Marcus will provide play-by-play analysis in a simulcast to both platforms.
Venue: Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom
Location: Los Angeles, Calif.
Tip-off Time: 7 p.m. PT
TV: UCLA Livestream
TV Talent: Dave Marcus
Radio: UCLA Digital Radio
Radio Talent: Dave Marcus
TICKET INFORMATION
UCLA's season ticket packages for the 2023-24 women's basketball campaign are still available. Fans can call (310) 206-5991, visit uclabruins.com/tickets, or email tickets@athletics.ucla.edu for more information. Single-game tickets for UCLA's nonconference home games can be purchased online (link here). For more information about tickets, call UCLA Athletic Sales & Service at (310) 206-5991 or via email at tickets@athletics.ucla.edu.
Parking and game day information can be found here.
MATCHUP HISTORY: UCLA vs. UC RIVERSIDE
The Bruins hold an 8-0 advantage over UC Riverside, with five-consecutive home wins against the Highlanders. The Bruins hosted UC Riverside last November, beating the Highlanders 64-43 in the second game of the 2022-23 season.
LAST TIME OUT: W, 92-49 vs. PURDUE
• No. 4 UCLA handled business from wire to wire, never having trailed in the opening game of the 2023-24 season. All five Bruins in the starting lineup achieved double-digit scoring - UCLA had five double-figure scorers twice last season.
• Sophomores Londynn Jones and Lauren Betts came out hot, setting career highs on opening night. Jones knocked down a career-high six three pointers (6-for-11 3FG) and Betts scored a career-best 20 points (9-for-11 FG). Betts corralled seven boards and swatted two shots in her Bruin debut.
• Sophomore Kiki Rice recorded her first double-double of the season, second of her career, in Monday night's win (10 points, 10 assists). Graduate student Charisma Osborne stuffed the stat sheet, scoring 11 points (4-for-7 FG, three 3PM), throwing seven assists, grabbing five rebounds and adding a steal to her final line
• Senior Angela Dugalic had a strong showing in her return to play after missing 2022-23 due to injury. Dugalic scored 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting and added two assists; UCLA assisted on 29 of 36 made baskets in the win.
THE ROAD TO EUROBASKET 2025
• Bruin seniors Emily Bessoir and Dugalic will miss both the Nov. 9 contest against UC Riverside and Sunday's matchup against Bellarmine (Nov. 12, 2 p.m.) due to participation with their respective senior national teams in the FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2025 Qualifiers. Both Bruins will play two games each, broadcast live to FIBA's YouTube channel.
• Incoming freshman Elina Aarnisalo will also compete for Finland – the point guard will play games Thursday and Friday with the Finnish national team.
• Information on game times and how to watch can be found here.
The non-conference matchup will be streamed live to the Pac-12 Conference's UCLA live stream landing page and broadcast to UCLA Digital Radio; Dave Marcus will provide play-by-play analysis in a simulcast to both platforms.
Venue: Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom
Location: Los Angeles, Calif.
Tip-off Time: 7 p.m. PT
TV: UCLA Livestream
TV Talent: Dave Marcus
Radio: UCLA Digital Radio
Radio Talent: Dave Marcus
TICKET INFORMATION
UCLA's season ticket packages for the 2023-24 women's basketball campaign are still available. Fans can call (310) 206-5991, visit uclabruins.com/tickets, or email tickets@athletics.ucla.edu for more information. Single-game tickets for UCLA's nonconference home games can be purchased online (link here). For more information about tickets, call UCLA Athletic Sales & Service at (310) 206-5991 or via email at tickets@athletics.ucla.edu.
Parking and game day information can be found here.
MATCHUP HISTORY: UCLA vs. UC RIVERSIDE
The Bruins hold an 8-0 advantage over UC Riverside, with five-consecutive home wins against the Highlanders. The Bruins hosted UC Riverside last November, beating the Highlanders 64-43 in the second game of the 2022-23 season.
LAST TIME OUT: W, 92-49 vs. PURDUE
• No. 4 UCLA handled business from wire to wire, never having trailed in the opening game of the 2023-24 season. All five Bruins in the starting lineup achieved double-digit scoring - UCLA had five double-figure scorers twice last season.
• Sophomores Londynn Jones and Lauren Betts came out hot, setting career highs on opening night. Jones knocked down a career-high six three pointers (6-for-11 3FG) and Betts scored a career-best 20 points (9-for-11 FG). Betts corralled seven boards and swatted two shots in her Bruin debut.
• Sophomore Kiki Rice recorded her first double-double of the season, second of her career, in Monday night's win (10 points, 10 assists). Graduate student Charisma Osborne stuffed the stat sheet, scoring 11 points (4-for-7 FG, three 3PM), throwing seven assists, grabbing five rebounds and adding a steal to her final line
• Senior Angela Dugalic had a strong showing in her return to play after missing 2022-23 due to injury. Dugalic scored 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting and added two assists; UCLA assisted on 29 of 36 made baskets in the win.
THE ROAD TO EUROBASKET 2025
• Bruin seniors Emily Bessoir and Dugalic will miss both the Nov. 9 contest against UC Riverside and Sunday's matchup against Bellarmine (Nov. 12, 2 p.m.) due to participation with their respective senior national teams in the FIBA Women's Eurobasket 2025 Qualifiers. Both Bruins will play two games each, broadcast live to FIBA's YouTube channel.
• Incoming freshman Elina Aarnisalo will also compete for Finland – the point guard will play games Thursday and Friday with the Finnish national team.
• Information on game times and how to watch can be found here.
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