Cori Close Praises UCLA’s Grit

Cori Close Praises UCLA’s Grit After Hard-Fought Win
UCLA overcame a 12-point deficit to edge Iowa, 67-65, as Elina Aarnisalo’s clutch free throws and a dominant defensive effort in the fourth quarter sealed the Bruins’ latest statement win.
UCLA's Cori Close congratulates Mick Cronin on 500th career win
After UCLA's win over Ohio State, the Bruins' women's coach publicly noted the impressive achievement forged by Mick Cronin with the men's team
Lauren Betts makes ‘cool’ admission after UCLA's close win vs. Iowa
Betts led UCLA (26-1, 14-1 Big Ten) with 22 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Bruins rally from a 12-point third-quarter deficit. The Bruins went on a 16-4 run in the final 5:30 of the third quarter to tie the game at 50. Kiki Rice’s three-pointer with 2:19 remaining gave UCLA a 62-60 lead, and the Bruins held on in the final moments.
Highlights: Betts leads UCLA to win over Iowa
Lauren Betts delivered another stellar performance in UCLA's vs. over Iowa, recording a double-double that included a team-leading 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Iowa's upset bid falls short vs. No. 3 UCLA
Elina Aarnisalo made two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining to give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 comeback win over Iowa on Sunday. Lauren Betts had 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Bruins (26-1, 14-1 Big Ten),
Iowa falls in fourth quarter against No. 3 UCLA
A valiant effort falls short inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena Sunday against No. 3 UCLA. The Bruins rallied to beat Iowa 67-65.Addy O'Grady missed a three-pointer wi
Aarnisalo’s late free throws give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 win over Iowa
Elina Aarnisalo made two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining to give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 comeback win over Iowa on Sunday.

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Close Challenges UCLA to Step Up Despite Big Win
The No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball team (25-1, 13-1 Big Ten) secured its 25th victory of the season Thursday night, defeating ...
UCLA's Lauren Betts, Cori Close react to last-second victory at Iowa
Betts, Close and Gabriela Jacquez take questions about Carver-Hawkeye Arena and UCLA's comeback 67-65 win over the Hawkeyes.
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Iowa women put Big Ten on notice … according to UCLA
UCLA head women's basketball coach Cori Close praised the play of Iowa after the Hawkeyes nearly pulled the upset on the No.
Close: Iowa made UCLA 'work for everything'
Following UCLA's clutch win over Iowa, Cori Close discusses her team's strong defense in the fourth quarter, and how a close ...
Lauren Betts breaks a school record in No. 3 UCLA’s win over No. 25 Illinois
Lauren Betts returned from a foot injury and finished with 22 points and six blocks as No. 3 UCLA defeated shorthanded No. 25 ...
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Spotlight shines on Los Angeles with UCLA-USC in top-ranked matchup: 'Great for LA'
In January 2022, Cori Close and UCLA visited Lindsay Gottlieb and Southern California at the Galen Center in a matchup between middling crosstown rivals. The attendance in that game was 1,982 ...
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Cori Close reveals she coached in her UCLA jersey in honor of donor Jan Cloyde
Instead of her usual attire, UCLA coach Cori Close wore a jersey as she gave direction from the bench Thursday against ...