""The reality of what my comments were after Ohio State were, I have two really passionate agendas in regards to this, and that is, I want to be a pioneer of growing the game, period," Close said. "I want to really be a part of the surge that's happening and and I want to be a part of telling these amazing stories that these players have, and they're incredible young women as well as amazing basketball players.""
"Her team had made her point over the previous two hours, walloping the Nittany Lions on the way to a seventh straight victory. UCLA center Lauren Betts was unstoppable with 25 points and seven rebounds, dominating both with power moves around the basket and an emerging array of midrange jumpers. Shooting guard Gianna Kneepkens was a two-way force with 17 points on five-for-seven shooting from long range to go with three steals. Point guard Charlisse Leger-Walker was a study in precision passing with eight assists"
Cori Close aims to grow women's college basketball and to amplify media coverage of players' stories. Frustration followed when no reporters spoke to her after the UCLA-Ohio State top-20 game. UCLA defeated Penn State 97-61, extending its winning streak to seven games. Lauren Betts scored 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds, showing power moves and expanding midrange shooting. Gianna Kneepkens added 17 points, hitting five of seven three-point attempts and recording three steals. Charlisse Leger-Walker delivered eight assists, demonstrating precise passing. Close seeks to be a pioneer in fueling the surge and highlighting the athletes as incredible young women and players.
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