UCLA Women’s Basketball Extends Unbeaten Streak with Victory Over Minnesota

The Bruins used a dominant second half to secure a 79-53 win, improving to 21-0 and maintaining their No. 1 national ranking.

UCLA defeated Minnesota 79-53, extending their record-breaking unbeaten streak to 21 games and solidifying their No. 1 AP ranking for the 10th consecutive week.
The Bruins outscored the Golden Gophers 46-25 in the second half, overcoming early struggles to connect offensively in the first half.
Elina Aarnisalo led UCLA with 15 points, while Kiki Rice and Londynn Jones contributed 14 and 13 points, respectively, showcasing the team’s depth as 10 players scored in the game.
Lauren Betts, UCLA's standout center, was limited to six points but recorded 11 assists as the team shifted to a perimeter-focused strategy to counter Minnesota’s defensive size.
Minnesota’s Amaya Battle scored 21 points, with 17 in the first half, but was effectively contained in the second half by UCLA’s defensive adjustments.