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Junior guard Kiki Rice dribbles past an Arkansas player. The point guard returned to action for the first time this season. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)

Following their victory against the then-No. 1 Gamecocks, the Bruins were ranked the top team in the country for the first time in program history.

High honors: Basil Dillaway, Zoe Gaffney, Allyson Gilman, Savannah Judkins, Cheyenne Lizzotte, Agatha Meyer, Grace Tobey and Ava Woods.

Junior guard Kiki Rice dribbles past a defender. The guard recently returned from a minor shoulder injury. (Nicolas Greamo/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Junior center Lauren Betts was not jumping at center court for the first time this season.

Lauren Betts hoists the ball over her head looking to make a pass. The junior center returned to action after a two-game hiatus due to a knee injury sustained earlier in the season. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (92) and defensive end Greg Rousseau (50) during the second half, Sunday, in Orchard Park. The Associated Press

Coach Cori Close watches the court from the sidelines. Close recently passed 300 wins as the Bruins’ head coach, marking the most wins by any coach in program history. (Brandon Morquecho/Daily Bruin senior staff)

After a missed turn by its team bus, UCLA arrived at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall less than an hour before tip-off.

Junior center Lauren Betts holds the ball above her as she prepares to pass it to a teammate. Against Penn State, Betts notched a career-high seven blocks. (Aidan Sun/Assistant Photo editor)