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Betts, No. 4 UCLA Rout No. 17 USC 80-46 to Seize Big Ten Lead

A 42-10 paint edge with a 46-26 rebounding gap pushed UCLA into sole Big Ten lead.

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USC’s Jazzy Davidson (9) is guarded by UCLA’s Gabriela Jaquez (11) during the first half of an NCCA college basketball game at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Westwood, CA Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer)
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USC’s Kennedy Smith looks to pass the ball against California’s Gisella Maul in the fourth quarter Dec. 21, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)

Overview

  • Lauren Betts posted 18 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks as UCLA improved to 14-1 overall and 4-0 in the Big Ten.
  • After a 16-16 first quarter, UCLA blew the game open with a 27-12 second period, including a 16-2 run to lead 43-28 at halftime.
  • Gianna Kneepkens added 15 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Kiki Rice had 14 points with eight assists and Gabriela Jaquez scored 12 with six boards.
  • USC fell to 10-4 (2-1 Big Ten) as Kara Dunn scored 11 and freshman Jazzy Davidson was held to 10 points on 4-of-15 shooting with three blocks.
  • Transfer guard Londynn Jones scored six points on 1-of-9 shooting in her return to Pauley Pavilion, USC dropped to 0-3 vs top-5 teams, and UCLA now leads the all-time series 55-54.