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Betts Powers No. 4 UCLA Past No. 17 USC 80–46 in Lopsided Rivalry Win

The rout pushed UCLA alone atop the Big Ten, with USC's thin front line exposed without JuJu Watkins.

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USC’s Jazzy Davidson (9) is guarded by UCLA’s Gabriela Jaquez (11) during the first half of an NCCA college basketball game at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, CA Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close leads her team to a win over USC at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, CA Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
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Overview

  • After a 16–16 first quarter, UCLA blew it open with a 27–12 second period, including a 16–2 surge before halftime.
  • The Bruins owned the interior with a 42–10 edge in paint points and a 46–26 rebounding advantage.
  • Lauren Betts posted 18 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, while USC’s post players combined to shoot 1-for-13.
  • Gianna Kneepkens scored 15, Kiki Rice added 14 with eight assists, and Gabriela Jaquez contributed 12 points and six rebounds.
  • UCLA moved to 14–1 overall and 4–0 in Big Ten play for sole first place, while USC fell to 10–4 as Lindsay Gottlieb labeled the loss embarrassing; Jazzy Davidson had 10 points and Londynn Jones shot 1-for-9.