Catastrophe continues to reign over the city of Los Angeles and the campus of the UCLA Bruins, but UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close knows that there is so much more to play for than her team's best start in program history.

The No. 1 UCLA Bruins women's basketball team defeated Rutgers, 84-66, on Thursday night at Jersey Mike's Arena.

The Bruins on Monday rocked No. 25 Baylor, 72-57, in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic at Prudential Center to remain — along with No. 5 LSU — as one of only two unbeaten teams left in the nation. UCLA is 18-0 overall and sits at the top of the Big Ten with a 6-0 conference record.

The UCLA women’s basketball team continued its historic season, extending its perfect record to 20-0 with an 82-67 victory over No. 8 Maryland on Sunday. While

UCLA's Cori Close emphasized the importance of preparation, team unity and the meaningful legacy behind the Coretta Scott King Classic.

The No. 1-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team continued their stellar season with a commanding 84-66 victory over Rutgers at Jersey Mike’s Arena on Thursday. Th

UCLA's Cori Close, Rice, and Betts talked to the media ... and center Lauren Betts talked to the media after the No. 1 Bruins' 82-61 win over No. 8 Maryland. It was a marquee game for many reasons ...

Cori Close reflects on what went right for her team in UCLA's win over Maryland, including the improved defense in the second half and the stellar play of Lauren Betts.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — UCLA is making the most of its eight-day road trip to the East Coast. There have been a lot of firsts for the top-ranked Bruins on this eastern odyssey that will see the team play three games. It's the longest road trip that coach Cori Close can remember during her time at the school — especially in the middle of the season.

There’ve been no signs of slowing since coach Cori Close’s squad reached the apex of the nation’s rankings. But the undefeated Bruins are soon to face a foe that has long been a thorn on their side.

Eric Dailey Jr. scored 21 points as UCLA wins against No. 16 Oregon 78-52 on Thursday night for the Bruins’ fifth straight victory.

The UCLA women’s basketball team ... at the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic. For Coach Cori Close, the event represents more than a competitive clash between two powerhouse programs.