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If all goes as planned, UCLA and USC women will renew rivalry in Big Ten tournament

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March 6, 2025 3:26 PM PT

INDIANAPOLIS — Timea Gardiner buried a corner three-pointer inside a high school gym here Thursday afternoon, commencing an almost daily tradition for the UCLA women’s basketball team.

Clap-clap-clap, clap-clap-clap.

Coach Cori Close’s gesture signaled it was the end of practice, players quickly following her lead.

Clap-clap-clap, clap-clap-clap.

Everyone gathered in a circle, feet touching in a show of unity. Anyone who wanted to say something about the practice could speak. Gardiner said she felt the team was locked in.