{"id":253710,"date":"2025-10-31T18:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T18:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/253710\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T18:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T18:02:08","slug":"bruins-womens-basketball-proves-the-hype-with-impressive-ticket-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/253710\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruins Women\u2019s Basketball Proves the Hype With Impressive Ticket Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the first time in program history, the Bruin Women’s Basketball <\/a>team has sold out all of its season tickets. Hype around the team is real, with many players already on the watchlist for player of the year. <\/p>\n

After the loss in last year’s Final Four, the Bruins are back for revenge, hoping to get over the top this season. The Bruins are currently ranked #3 this year, only behind last year’s championship teams, South Carolina and UCONN. <\/p>\n

\"Lauren<\/p>\n

Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) dribbles against Connecticut Huskies center Jana El Alfy (8) during the third quarter in a semifinal of the women’s 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images \/ Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

A key factor in the hype surrounding the Bruins this season is their high ranking. That lofty ranking reflects both their momentum\u2014coming off a Final Four appearance and their being able to retain their key players from last year. <\/p>\n

The ceiling for this year’s team is high with returning players such as Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice<\/a>, and Gabriela Jaquez, as well a key transfers like Gianna Kneepken. There is no doubt this team can make a deep run when March Madness comes around. <\/p>\n

This milestone for the Women’s Basketball team is another example of how women’s sports have become more mainstream in recent years. <\/p>\n

\"Cori<\/p>\n

Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close reacts during the third quarter in a semifinal of the women’s 2025 NCAA tournament against the Connecticut Huskies at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \/ Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Head coach Cori Close<\/a> deserves recognition for transforming the Bruins into a college basketball powerhouse. Since becoming the coach in 2011, she has led the Bruins to a 321-143 record, making her the winningest coach in UCLA women’s basketball history. <\/p>\n

Last season, she led the Bruins to a Final Four for the first time in program history. Close also coached the team that ranked #1 in the AP top 25 poll for 14 weeks last season, another historic mark for the Bruins. <\/p>\n

This season offers a huge championship window for the Bruins. With many of their player returning, they are primed for a big year. <\/p>\n

\"UCL\"<\/p>\n

Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Janiah Barker (0) high fives head coach Cori Close during the fourth quarter in a semifinal of the women’s 2025 NCAA tournament against the Connecticut Huskies at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \/ Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Hopes are high for the Women’s Basketball team this year; there is a good chance that they will be a contender for a championship this season. The season tickets being sold out reflects growing support for women’s sports in Southern California. <\/p>\n

The Bruins’ first test will come against San Diego State at home on Nov. 3, in a sold-out Pauley Pavilion. Their first-ranked opponent will come against #6-ranked Oklahoma on Nov. 10.<\/p>\n

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