UCLA-Oregon Game Relocated Due to Wildfires

The Oregon women's basketball team, led by coach Kelly Graves, is navigating travel challenges during their longest Big Ten road trip, including engaging in team bonding activities like attending hockey games. Concurrently, top-ranked UCLA's women's basketball game against Oregon has been moved to Long Beach State's campus due to nearby wildfires, emphasizing the impact of environmental issues on sports events. UCLA, with a strong 15-0 record, faces Oregon amid these disruptions. Northwestern University declined to travel to Los Angeles due to fire concerns, highlighting the broader disruptions caused by the wildfires. This relocation underscores the ongoing challenges teams face with both travel logistics and environmental factors affecting schedules.