UCLA women's basketball to face Canadian National Team on July 22
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:10 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
UCLA women's basketball will compete against Canada's Senior Women's National Team on July 22 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, B.C. The exhibition, part of W'HOOP IT UP, serves as preparation for Canada ahead of the FIBA World Cup. UCLA's head coach Cori Close expressed excitement for the opportunity, noting the importance of competing at a high level and team bonding. The Bruins, fresh from their historic 37-1 championship run, will be playing on Canadian soil for the first time.
- •UCLA will play on July 22 at 7 p.m. in Victoria, B.C.
- •Match is part of W'HOOP IT UP and Canada’s FIBA World Cup preparation.
- •Cori Close emphasizes the value of high-level competition.
- •UCLA recently completed a 37-1 season, winning the championship.
- •The game marks UCLA's first appearance on Canadian soil.
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — UCLA women's basketball head north to face the Canadian National Team
"UCLA women's basketball will play against Canada's Senior Women's National Team at W'HOOP IT UP on July 22.
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