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The No. 5 Bruins rout top-ranked South Carolina at Pauley Pavilion, showing coach Cori Close has the championship contender she's always envisioned.

UCLA women's basketball makes history in a 77-62 win over defending champion South Carolina in the Bruins' first-ever win against a top-ranked opponent.

UCLA had chances beat crosstown rival USC and redefine its season, but a string of incomplete passes and penalties doomed the Bruins Saturday night.

USC struggled to put UCLA away early Saturday, but the Trojans celebrated roaring back to life in the fourth quarter of a rivalry win.

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava struggles to find rhythm, but the Trojans capitalize on big plays in the fourth quarter to defeat UCLA 19-13 at the Rose Bowl.

Coach Cori Close said UCLA has improved since losing to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament two years ago and is ready to face the Gamecocks Sunday.

Aday Mara put his size and energy to good use, finishing with 10 points and five rebounds off the bench to help lead UCLA to an 80-47 victory.

D'Anton Lynn has improved USC's defense in his first year with the Trojans, but his successor at UCLA also has had success ahead of their rivalry game.

Tyler Bilodeau and Eric Dailey Jr. account for nearly half of UCLA's offense during win over Idaho at Pauley Pavilion.

UCLA coach DeShaun Foster had a big debut game against rival USC as a player, scoring four rushing touchdowns against the Trojans at the Rose Bowl.