UW returned to play on Sunday afternoon after an 11 day break. The met the number 1 ranked UCLA Bruins at home and, after a valiant effort, lost 72-62. UCLA has 9 McDonald’s All-Americans and averages 21 assists.
UCLA got the tip at the beginning of the game, but Sayvia Sellers stripped the ball as UCLA tried to go up with it in the post. From there, UW and UCLA were off to the races. Elle Ladine got the first two points for UW as UW kept the pace with a high-speed UCLA team. As the quarter got underway, however, UW was unable to slow UCLA down in the paint; it seemed as if UW was confused about whether they were helping on defense or giving a step and UCLA always took advantage of the confusion, making easy bucket after easy bucket.