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No. 3 UCLA Rolls Past San Diego State 77-53 in Opener

Depth showed through despite absences for Sienna Betts, Timea Gardiner.

UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez shoots as San Diego State guard Kendall Mosley, left, and forward Kennedy Lee, right, defend during the first half of their season opener on Monday night at the Honda Center. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)

Overview

  • Lauren Betts led the Bruins with 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting while drawing frequent double-teams.
  • Gabriela Jaquez posted 15 points, 11 rebounds and five assists as a 16-0 third-quarter burst put the game out of reach.
  • UCLA controlled the glass 49-25 and tallied nine blocks while holding San Diego State to 33.9% shooting.
  • Charlisse Leger-Walker marked her return from ACL recovery with 12 points and five assists in 24 minutes.
  • The Bruins were without freshman Sienna Betts (lower-left leg) and shooter Timea Gardiner (knee) and now turn to a home opener Thursday vs. UC Santa Barbara before a neutral-site heavy stretch that includes two Las Vegas trips.