Lauren Betts Shines in Return as No. 1 UCLA Dominates Nebraska 91-54
The Bruins remain undefeated with standout performances from Betts and Rice, while Cori Close secures her 300th win as UCLA's head coach.
- Lauren Betts returned from a two-game absence due to a leg injury, leading UCLA with 21 points and eight rebounds in their Big Ten home opener.
- Kiki Rice scored 18 points on perfect shooting, surpassing 1,000 career points, and added six rebounds and four steals for the Bruins.
- UCLA improved to 13-0 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten, holding Nebraska to their lowest point total of the season and dominating the boards 48-18.
- Nebraska's leading scorer, Alexis Markowski, struggled against UCLA's defense, scoring just three points and grabbing two rebounds on 1-for-8 shooting.
- Head coach Cori Close celebrated her 300th career win at UCLA, further solidifying her legacy as the program's winningest coach.