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UCLA's Lena Bilic to miss season due to ACL tear

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 7:32 PM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

UCLA's Lena Bilic to miss season due to ACL tear

Summary

Lena Bilic will sit out the upcoming season for UCLA after suffering an ACL tear, confirmed by the school. The sophomore guard/forward, who averaged 3.0 points and 1.4 rebounds over 33 games last season, is considered a crucial part of the team. Coach Cori Close expressed sadness about the injury but emphasized Bilic's potential impact during her recovery. Further details about the injury have not been disclosed.

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•Lena Bilic will miss the 2026 season due to an ACL tear.
•The injury was announced by UCLA on October 4, 2026.
•Bilic averaged 3.0 points and 1.4 rebounds last season.
•Coach Cori Close expressed support for Bilic during her recovery.

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7:32 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA's Lena Bilic to miss upcoming season with an ACL tear

What they're saying

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lena Bilic will miss the upcoming season for defending national champion UCLA because of an ACL tear.The school announced her injury on Sunday without providing further details.
— Yahoo Sports

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