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No. 4 UCLA Rolls Past Penn State as Betts Hits 1,500-Point Milestone

The Bruins carry a seven-game surge into a 3-0 Big Ten start heading home to face No. 17 USC.

Dec 31, 2025; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Providence Friars at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Dec 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) shoots over Cal Poly Mustangs guard Madison Butcher (24) and guard Gabby Robinson (5) in the first half at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Dec 10, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones Audi Crooks (55) blocks the shot of Iowa Hawkeyes Hannah Stuelke (45) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
Dec 14, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Taliah Scott (0) looks to pass as Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon (3) defends during the first half at Dickies Arena. Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • UCLA routed Penn State 97-61 in State College, leading wire to wire and by as many as 38 points.
  • Lauren Betts scored 25 on 11-of-19 shooting to surpass 1,500 career points, with Gianna Kneepkens adding 17 and Kiki Rice 16.
  • The Bruins improved to 13-1 overall and 3-0 in the Big Ten with efficient shooting at 53% from the field and 50% from three.
  • Penn State fell to 7-7 (0-3 Big Ten) and is 1-15 against AP Top 10 opponents since 2019 under coach Carolyn Kieger.
  • Next up, UCLA hosts No. 17 USC on Saturday, while Penn State visits Wisconsin on Sunday.