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Lauren Betts Makes UCLA History with Dominant NCAA Tournament Performance

Betts' 30-point, 14-rebound game leads UCLA to Sweet 16 and earns her comparisons to program legends.

Lauren Betts celebrates after scoring a basket during UCLA's win over Richmond.
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UCLA center Lauren Betts drives to the basket as Richmond’s Addie Budnik defends during the second half of their NCAA Tournament second-round game on Sunday night at Pauley Pavilion. Betts scored 30 points (on 14-of-17 shooting from the field) and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Bruins rode a dominant third quarter to an 84-67 win. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Lauren Betts became the first UCLA player to record 30 points and 10 rebounds in an NCAA tournament game, finishing with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists against Richmond.
  • UCLA defeated Richmond 84-67 in the second round of the NCAA tournament, securing their third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance.
  • Betts' presence created significant mismatches, opening opportunities for teammates and anchoring UCLA's second-half dominance, especially on defense.
  • Former NBA player Mychal Thompson ranked Betts among UCLA's greatest centers, alongside Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton.
  • UCLA will face No. 5 seed Mississippi in the Sweet 16 on Friday in Spokane, continuing their quest for the program's first NCAA title.