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No. 4 UCLA Routs Penn State as Lauren Betts Tops 1,500 Career Points

The rout underscored UCLA's efficiency heading into a home test vs. No. 17 USC.

Dec 31, 2025; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Providence Friars at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) dribbles the ball against the Providence Friars during the first half at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Dec 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Sienna Betts (16), left, and her sister center Lauren Betts (51) before the game against the Cal Poly Mustangs at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
UCLA’s Gianna Kneepkens fires away from 3-point range in the first quarter against Penn State on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in University Park, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Bruins improved to 13-1 overall and 3-0 in Big Ten play with their seventh straight victory.
  • UCLA shot 52.9% from the field and 50% from three, finishing 9-for-18 from beyond the arc.
  • UCLA led 46-23 at halftime and by as many as 37 points late in the fourth quarter.
  • Gianna Kneepkens scored 17 points, Kiki Rice added 16 with six assists, and Sienna Betts had 10 as turnovers favored UCLA 8-18.
  • Penn State dropped to 7-7 (0-3 Big Ten), getting 15 from Gracie Merkle and 13 from Kiyomi McMiller, and is 1-15 vs. AP Top 10 under Carolyn Kieger.