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Even Offense Leads UCLA Past Cal, 87-53, in Preseason Exhibition
Berkeley, Calif. – UCLA Women’s Basketball collected an 87-53 victory against former Pac-12 foe California in the Jason Kidd Foundation x Verderia Tipoff hosted by the Golden Bears on Wednesday evening. The Bruins had a balanced offense, finishing with five players in double figures. Ten Bruins scored in the 34-point win. Junior Elina Aarnisalo led all scorers with 20 points (4-of-5 3FG) and assisted on seven baskets without a turnover in the game.
Knight Named UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week
Wayne Knight (Photo: Isabella Serafini) The weekly award is presented by Champion of Westwood. LOS ANGELES – Fifth year running back Wayne Knight of UCLA Football been selected as the Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Champion of Westwood for athletic competitions held between Oct. 6-12. Knight rushed 22 times for 103 yards in UCLA's 17-15 win at No. 13 Oregon. He eclipsed the 100-yard rushing mark for the third straight game, a career first.
Betts, Close and Gardiner Participate in Big Ten Media Day
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Three Bruins represented UCLA at the 2026 Big Ten Conference media day in Chicago on Wednesday, with head coaches and student-athletes from all 18 teams in attendance. The Michael Price Family UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close was joined by sophomore Sienna Betts and fifth-year forward Timea Gardiner for the all-day event.
Amaro Named UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week
Skip To Main Content Open Sports Dropdown Jaime Amaro (Photo: Kyla Henderson) UCLA's weekly award is presented by Champion of Westwood. LOS ANGELES – Junior midfielder Jaime Amaro of UCLA Men’s Soccer been selected as the Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Champion of Westwood for athletic competitions held between Sept. 29-Oct. 5. Amaro led the Bruins to a 3-0 upset win over No. 8 Michigan State on Saturday evening, handing the Spartans their first loss in conference play.
Big Ten Announces Women’s Basketball Tip Times, TV Assignments
LOS ANGELES – Game times and national television assignments are here, the Big Ten conference announced on Tuesday. UCLA will see 20 nationally-televised games in the upcoming campaign. The Bruins will be featured on broadcasts across the Big Ten Network, FOX, FS1, ION, ESPN and Peacock during 2026-27. The Bruins open the season on B1G+ against Lehigh at 11:30 a.m. PT for the annual Field Trip Day game, welcoming thousands of local school children into Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial.
Bilić Out for 2026-27 Season
Lena Bilić (Photo: Caren Nicdao) The Croatian wing suffered a tear to her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in practice and will miss the entire 2026-27 season. LOS ANGELES – Sophomore Lena Bilić has been ruled out for the 2026-27 campaign, UCLA Women’s Basketball announced on Sunday. The Croatian wing suffered a tear to her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in practice and will miss the entire 2026-27 season.
A Conversation with Coach Cori Close - The Season Ahead
Coach Close sits in her office, answering a quick question from her director of ops and flagging down her video coordinator for an upcoming recruit’s official visit. She’s happy to take a beat and talk about the Bruins and what’s to come in 2026-27. With the full schedule finalized and a calendar completed, she can keep her eyes focused on the season ahead. What’s one big thing you’re looking forward to with this new squad?
Women’s Basketball Announces Complete 2026-27 Schedule
LOS ANGELES – With one month until it tips off at home to start the 2026-27 season, UCLA Women’s Basketball has announced its complete schedule. The Bruins begin the next chapter against Lehigh on Monday, Nov. 2, inside Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. UCLA will also welcome former Pac-12 foe Arizona back to Los Angeles on Nov. 12. The championship ring ceremony and banner raising will be held on UCLA’s first weekend home game – Sunday, Nov. 12, versus Princeton.
Women’s Basketball Returns to Coretta Scott King Classic in January
Amanda Muse (Photo: Ross Turteltaub) UCLA will face Oklahoma on Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 – as the first matchup of the women’s basketball double-header in New Jersey. Newark, N.J. – The Bruins have signed on to compete in the third annual Coretta Scott King Classic, returning to the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., for the premier women’s basketball event. UCLA participated in the inaugural showcase back in 2025, defeating Baylor 72-57 in the late non-conference bout.
Women’s Basketball Notebook: The Champs Are Back
Elina Aarnisalo (Photo: Caren Nicdao) UCLA Women’s Basketball finished its first full week of practice on the Ann Meyers Drysdale Court with the same mission as always: get better every day. LOS ANGELES – Ankles are taped and laces are knotted. The squeaks of shoes cut through clapping, counting and communication on the court inside the Mo Ostin Basketball Center.
James Named UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week
Ta'Shawn James (Photo: Isabella Serafini) UCLA's weekly award is presented by Champion of Westwood. LOS ANGELES – Senior safety Ta’Shawn James of UCLA Football been selected as the Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Champion of Westwood for athletic competitions held between Sept. 22-28. The senior safety had four tackles and returned an interception for a touchdown in UCLA's 54-3 rout at Maryland on Saturday.
Omosigho Named UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by Champion of Westwood
Sammy Omosigho (Photo: Ross Turteltaub) Omosigho notched his first-career multi-sack game, and hit the double-digit tackle mark for the second time in his career. LOS ANGELES – Senior linebacker Sammy Omosigho of UCLA Football been selected as the Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Champion of Westwood for athletic competitions held between Sept. 15-21.
Big Ten Announces 2026-27 Women’s Basketball Conference Schedule
Rosemont, Ill. – UCLA Women’s Basketball has dates set for its 2026-27 Big Ten Conference schedule, the league office announced Wednesday. The Bruins kick off Big Ten play at Oregon on Sunday, Dec. 6, inside Matthew Knight Arena. UCLA will play 18 conference games during the upcoming women’s basketball season; the Bruins will match up with each conference foe once, and UCLA will see rival USC twice as part of the conference slate.
Postgame Quotes - UCLA vs. San Diego State
POSTGAME QUOTES UCLA 28, SDSU 10 Pasadena, Calif. (Rose Bowl Stadium) September 12, 2026 UCLA Bruins Bob Chesney The Angelo M. Mazzone III UCLA Head Football Coach opening statement “The defense had a really nice day overall and kept us in this game when we needed it the most. I thought there were some opportunities for guys to step up and make some plays. I was pretty impressed with some of them that did it. Wayne [Knight] again, obviously with what he did, and the guys on the offensive line.
Knight Named UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by Champion of Westwood
Wayne Knight (photo by Isabella Serafini) Knight notched 71 yards and three touchdowns on just eight rushes at Cal, which marked his first-career game with multiple rushing touchdowns. LOS ANGELES – Fifth year Wayne Knight of UCLA Football been selected as the Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Champion of Westwood for athletic competitions held between Sept. 1-7.
Women’s Basketball Returns to Players Era in December
LAS VEGAS – UCLA Women’s Basketball headlines the 2026 Players Era Women’s Basketball Showcase this December. The Bruins will be joined by Duke, Notre Dame, South Carolina, Texas and USC in Las Vegas. The showcase will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20, 2026, at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. All six tournament games will air live on ESPN and ESPN2.
Rowing Adds Siobhan Quirke as Assistant Coach
Quirke helped Central Oklahoma capture the NCAA DII championship titles as a rower in 2018, 2019 and 2021. LOS ANGELES – UCLA Women’s Rowing has added Siobhan Quirke as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 school year, the program announced Wednesday. “We’re excited to welcome Siobhan Quirke to UCLA Rowing,” said head coach Vanessa Tavalero.
Hall Named UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by Champion of Westwood
Logan Hall (photo by Kyla Henderson) The sophomore secures his first-career UCLA student-athlete of the week award. LOS ANGELES – Sophomore Logan Hall of UCLA Men’s Soccer been selected as the Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Champion of Westwood for athletic competitions held between Aug. 18-24. Hall provided the game-winning goal and played 23 minutes off the bench in UCLA's 2-1 win at No. 11 Virginia to open the season on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Fraser Named UCLA Student-Athlete of the Week Presented by Champion of Westwood
Nicki Fraser (Scott Chandler) The Bruin defender started both games for the women’s soccer team on opening week, marking her first games back since November 2024. LOS ANGELES – Junior Nicki Fraser of UCLA Women’s Soccer been selected as the Student-Athlete of the Week presented by Champion of Westwood for athletic competitions held between Aug. 11-17. The Bruin defender started both games for the women’s soccer team on opening week, marking her first games back since November 2024.
Women’s Basketball Announces Home Non-Conference Schedule
LOS ANGELES – UCLA Women’s Basketball will play seven home games during the non-conference portion of the 2026-27 season, the program announced Monday. All seven games will have promotions attached, with a championship banner ceremony headlining the events in November. UCLA’s banner reveal and ring ceremony is slated for Sunday, Nov. 15, in a matchup against Princeton. The Bruins open the season with local youth groups and schools in attendance for this year’s Field Trip Day.
Morgan Lewis Advises Lanyon AI on $10M Pre-Seed Financing
PRINCETON and SAN FRANCISCO, August 17, 2026: Morgan Lewis advised Lanyon AI, a fundamental research lab developing a new class of scientific and technical AI, on its $10.6 million initial fundraising, with the financing led by Dimension and with participation from Industrious Ventures.
UCLA to Rematch Duke at Scripps Women’s Basketball Showcase in December
LOS ANGELES – The Bruins return to Phoenix in December 2026 to compete in the Scripps Sports Women’s Basketball Showcase. UCLA will face Duke on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Mortgage Matchup Center for a premier non-conference bout. “We are so looking forward to being at the Mortgage Matchup Center for the Scripps Sports Women’s Basketball Showcase this year,” said the Michael Price Family UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close.
Okafor Earns U18 Women’s EuroBasket MVP and Gold Medal
STOCKHOLM – Incoming freshman Somto Okafor wrapped an undefeated tournament with MVP honors, an All-Star Five selection and a gold medal at the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket in Sweden. Okafor led Spain in scoring, putting up 15.3 points per game to rank seventh overall in the tournament. She shot 51.4 percent from the floor and 48 percent from long distance over her seven appearances; she only played 22.2 minutes per game in a highly efficient tournament.
Women’s Basketball Adds Noelle Quinn to Coaching Staff
LOS ANGELES – UCLA Women’s Basketball has added Noelle Quinn as an assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season, the program announced Wednesday. “We are so excited to welcome Noelle back home,” said The Michael Price Family UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close. “She has won championships in college and the WNBA as a player, and she has helped capture a WNBA championship as a coach.
Women’s Basketball Announces Home-and-Home with Arizona
LOS ANGELES – UCLA Women’s Basketball will reunite with a familiar foe, the University of Arizona, in the 2026-27 season. The Bruins and Wildcats will meet at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial in the non-conference portion of the upcoming season as the first half of a home-and-home between the programs. The meeting will be the first game against the former Pac-12 school since UCLA joined the Big Ten in 2024-25. Game time and broadcast information will be announced at a later date.
UCLA's Somto Okafor Begins FIBA U18 Women's EuroBasket Saturday
LOS ANGELES – Incoming freshman Somto Okafor joins Team Spain at the 2026 FIBA U18 Women’s EuroBasket in Stockholm, Sweden, from Aug. 1-9. The early August tournament will be Okafor’s fourth international competition with Spain. The 5-foot-9 guard captured gold at the U20 Women’s EuroBasket in 2025, averaging 10.6 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in seven appearances. Okafor shined at another 2025 tournament, the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup.
UCLA Women's Basketball Travels to Canada for W'HOOP IT UP Exhibition Game
Christina Karamouzi Christina Karamouzi UCLA Women’s Basketball heads north to face Canada's Senior Women's National Team at W’HOOP IT UP for an exhibition match on July 22, 2026. VICTORIA, B.C. – UCLA Women’s Basketball heads north to face Canada's Senior Women's National Team at W’HOOP IT UP for an exhibition match on July 22, 2026, the program announced in collaboration with Canada Basketball.
UCLA's Lauren Betts Named Big Ten Conference Female Athlete of the Year
ROSEMONT, ILL. – Bruin graduate Lauren Betts has been named the 2026 Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday. “What an honor for Lauren,” said The Michael Price Family UCLA Women’s Head Basketball Coach Cori Close. “She has earned so much, and we’re just proud of her. Lauren has grown both as a basketball player and as a person, and she’s a shining example of what it means to be a Bruin.
Three Bruins Ready for FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket
LOS ANGELES – Lena Bilić, Christina Karamouzi and Lina Jerković are headed to Lithuania for the FIBA U20 Women’s EuroBasket and will represent three teams at the international competition from July 3-12. Bilić headlines Croatia’s junior national team Group A, which includes Israel, host Lithuania, and Spain. She was named one of 12 players to watch at the tournament as a high-impact contributor after helping lift Croatia out of Division B last summer.
Morgan Lewis Advises GIC as Co-Lead Investor in Harvey's $11 Billion Valuation Round
SAN FRANCISCO, March 25, 2026: Morgan Lewis advised global institutional investor GIC, as co-lead investor, in legal infrastructure and AI company Harvey’s $200 million round of new funding, which now values Harvey at $11 billion. Partners Aaron Suh, Corey Mueller, Daniel Nelson, Meghan McCarthy, and David Plotinsky and associate Matthew Oakley advised GIC. For more, read the announcement.
Morgan Lewis Advises GIC as Lead Investor in Anthropic $30 Billion Series G Round
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, February 12, 2026: Morgan Lewis advised global institutional investor GIC, as lead investor, in Anthropic’s $30 billion Series G round, valuing Anthropic at $380 billion. This latest investment builds upon GIC’s earlier investment in Anthropic’s $13 billion Series F. Partners Aaron Suh and Corey Mueller advised GIC. For more, read the announcement.
Staying in the Fight: Getting Your Company Through the Down Round to the Next Round of Financing | JD Supra
A “down round” is when a company raises capital based on a valuation that is lower (often materially so) than the company’s valuation in one or more prior financing rounds. Depending on the severity of the situation, a “down round” also may be referred to as a “cram down” or “washout” financing when the financing would dilute or subordinate the payment priority of existing investors who do not participate.
Staying in the Fight: Getting Your Company Through the Down Round to the Next Round of Financing
A “down round” is when a company raises capital based on a valuation that is lower (often materially so) than the company’s valuation in one or more prior financing rounds. Depending on the severity of the situation, a “down round” also may be referred to as a “cram down” or “washout” financing when the financing would dilute or subordinate the payment priority of existing investors who do not participate.
Staying in the Fight: Getting Your Company Through the Down Round to the Next Round of Financing
A “down round” is when a company raises capital based on a valuation that is lower (often materially so) than the company’s valuation in one or more prior financing rounds. Depending on the severity of the situation, a “down round” also may be referred to as a “cram down” or “washout” financing when the financing would dilute or subordinate the payment priority of existing investors who do not participate.
How to deal with your ex’s flirtatious friend
Q: You’ve broken up with your partner but still stay in contact with his or her friends. What do you do when your ex’s friend starts flirting with you?If you live in a remote village of 100 residents, having your ex’s friend flirt with you may be a welcome prelude to romance. For the rest of us, this option is courting danger.Online dating offers an endless selection of new partners, as does dating from your own extended circle of friends.
Mueller: Introductory courses shouldn’t mean amateur equipment
The second quarter of my sophomore year has begun, which means I am finally moving past the introductory level courses in my major. As I look forward to focusing on the magazine track in the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, I cannot help but reflect on the classes I have completed in the four short quarters that I have been here.
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