Pac-12 women’s basketball comfortably leads the nation in quantity of nonconference wins. It’s the quality that can stand a boost.
Following No. 15 UCLA’s loss to top-ranked South Carolina on Tuesday, the Pac-12 is 1-6 vs. current Associated Press top-25 teams. The Bruins have the only victory, over No. 24 Marquette.
Add matchups against other teams receiving votes in the AP poll and the Pac-12 record improves to 5-8, with three of the wins by UCLA. But the 11 teams other than the Bruins are a combined 2-7, with victories by Utah over Oklahoma and Washington State over South Dakota State. There are Pac-12 rivalry games as early as Dec. 11, but full conference play doesn’t begin until Dec. 29.
Comment: UCLA led at South Carolina for almost 25 minutes, including by 10 in the second quarter. The Gamecocks finally pulled free with 1:11 left when freshman Kiki Rice committed personal and technical fouls resulting in four free throws, doubling South Carolina’s lead.Comment: Alissa Pili is the Pac-12 Player of the Week for her play at the Baha Mar Pink Flamingo tournament in the Bahamas.
Comment: The Beavers averaged just 50 points in losses to quality opponents in Portland. But Oregon State always is competitive thanks to defense, and 6-foot-8 Jelena Mitrovic is among the Pac-12 rebounding leaders.Next up: at Grand Canyon
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