Gabriela Jaquez, UCLA forward had a big game for team Mexico earlier this week. She was able to score 19 points and dish out 6 assists in the win over Mozambique.
The games run through August 25th, and this is part of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026. The games will be played in Germany. These games this week are held in Mexico City.
Last season, Jaquez scored 10 points per game. She had 30 points in a blowout win over Bellarmine early in the season. She played in all 37 games for the Bruins as a freshman and got two starts.
Gabs is getting it done! 🇲🇽 @gabrielarj11 had 19 points and 6 assists in Mexico’s six-point win over Mozambique last night! She’s back in action tomorrow against New Zealand 🇳🇿 #GoBruins x #Uncommon pic.twitter.com/qVLS7Oy3ud
— UCLA Women's Basketball (@UCLAWBB) August 20, 2024
Her head coach Lindsey Harding met with the media following the game and gave big credit to Jaquez:
Lindsey Harding, Mexico's Head Coach & LA Lakers Assistant, gives props to UCLA junior Gabriela Jaquez. pic.twitter.com/T6puC9zBZV
— Those Four Letters (@krisjohnsonlive) August 20, 2024
The next game for Mexico is against New Zealand. After that, they will take on Montenegro on Thursday. Jaquez is also known for her time joining the UCLA softball team, as they made a run to the College World Series.