UCLA women's basketball defeats Louisville in historic Paris matchup

The first tip-off of the season was not in Pauley Pavilion. For the first time in program history, No. 5 UCLA women's basketball (1-0) began its season abroad in Paris, as it beat No. 17 Louisville (0-1) 66-59. The Bruins fought their way to the lead after 14 lead changes and 21 turnovers within the 40 minutes. The Bruins began the match with a disadvantage – receiving a technical foul for failing to submit their starting lineup on time.