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Sienna Betts Makes UCLA Debut in 115-28 Rout of Cal Poly

The five-star freshman played 10 managed minutes after an October leg injury, beginning a cautious return to a Bruins team already rolling at 10-1.

PORTLAND, OREGON – APRIL 12: Sienna Betts #13 of Team USA shoots against Ainhoa Risacher #10 of Team World during the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit at Moda Center on April 12, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
Dec 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5), center Lauren Betts (51) and guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) react on the bench after a basket during the second half against the Cal Poly Mustangs at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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UCLA freshman forward Sienna Betts (16) drives to the basket as Cal Poly forward Charish Thompson (32) and guard Vivian Franklin (55) defend during the second half on Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Overview

  • Betts finished with five points and two assists in 10 minutes, recording an early assist to sister Lauren and her first field goal in the fourth quarter.
  • No. 4 UCLA improved to 10-1 with its fourth-largest margin of victory ever, winning by 87 points in its first 100-point game of the season.
  • Lauren Betts posted 20 points and 10 rebounds and Kiki Rice scored 23 as five Bruins reached double figures.
  • The Bruins forced 30 turnovers and won the boards 43-15, building a 60-16 halftime lead to put the game out of reach.
  • Sidelined since a mid-October UC Riverside scrimmage, Betts is expected to remain on a minutes restriction as UCLA hosts Long Beach State on Saturday.