Lauren Betts Reaches Milestone as No. 4 UCLA Dominates Penn State 97-61
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In a convincing 97-61 victory over Penn State, Lauren Betts made history by surpassing 1,500 career points. The No. 4 UCLA Bruins, riding a seven-game winning streak, showcased their dominance from the start, outscoring the Nittany Lions 14-5 in the final minutes of the first quarter. Lauren Betts led the charge with 25 points, shooting 11 for 19 from the field, including a layup that sparked the Bruins' first lopsided run. Gianna Kneepkens added 17 points, including three three-pointers in the first quarter, while Kiki Rice scored 16 and Sienna Betts contributed 10. The Bruins, who entered the game averaging just over 95 points per game since their loss to No. 2 Texas, found their rhythm early and maintained it throughout, leading by as many as 37 points in the fourth quarter. Gracie Merkle had 15 points and Kiyomi McMiller scored 13 for Penn State, which fell to 1-15 against Top 10 teams under coach Carolyn Kieger. The Bruins will host No. 17 Southern California on Saturday night, while Penn State visits Wisconsin on Sunday. UCLA's winning streak continues, solidifying their position in the Top 25 rankings.
