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Betts Powers No. 4 UCLA Past Oregon in Big Ten Opener, 80-59

Cori Close's call for greater aggression showed in UCLA's dominance on the boards.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 07: Lauren Betts #51 of the UCLA Bruins is introduced before the game against the Oregon Ducks at UCLA Pauley Pavilion on December 07, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) blocks a shot by Oregon Amina Muhammad (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)
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Overview

  • Lauren Betts delivered season highs with 24 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks to lead the rout.
  • UCLA overwhelmed Oregon inside, winning rebounds 52-29, outscoring the Ducks 40-28 in the paint and recording 22 assists.
  • The Bruins surged to a 49-26 halftime lead and kept the advantage at 19 points or more the rest of the way.
  • Oregon took its first loss after a 10-0 start, while UCLA moved to 9-1 (1-0 Big Ten) and notched a sixth straight win in the series.
  • Close praised the improved aggression and rebounding she had demanded earlier in the week, but warned that second-half consistency must improve immediately.