UCLA Women's Basketball Moves Game to Long Beach

Top-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team will host Penn State at The Walter Pyramid in Long Beach due to ongoing wildfires near their campus, marking a significant change for the game originally scheduled at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA enters the matchup with a perfect 16-0 record, having maintained a dominant home winning streak, while Penn State struggles with a 0-6 record in the Big Ten. The Bruins have shown impressive offensive statistics, averaging 82.9 points per game, significantly outpacing Penn State's defense which allows 68.1 points. The game is particularly important for UCLA as they aim for a program-best start of 17-0. Following a recent postponed game against Northwestern, Bruins coach Cori Close took the opportunity to scout Penn State during their game against USC, where the Lady Lions lost by 22 points. The matchup presents a favorable opportunity for UCLA to maintain their unbeaten run against a struggling Penn State team.