UCLA women's basketball head coach Cori Close expressed dissatisfaction with her 11th-ranked team's performance in their season-opening game. The Bruins entered the campaign with high expectations but failed to meet their coach's standards in the first contest of the 2026-27 season.
Close, who has led the program since 2011, has built UCLA into a consistent Pac-12 contender and national title threat. Her critical assessment suggests the team has significant work ahead despite their lofty preseason ranking.
