UCLA guard Kiki Rice and center Lauren Betts had standout performances as the top-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team secured a 73-62 victory over Washington. Betts scored 23 points while Rice added 18 in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Despite being challenged late in the game, UCLA maintained its lead throughout, with a 7-0 run in the final minutes sealing the win. Elle Ladine led the Huskies with 19 points, but it was not enough to overcome the Bruins.
The victory improves UCLA’s record to 9-0, while Washington falls to 7-3. Despite being outrebounded for the first time this season, UCLA dominated in the paint and on fast breaks. The Bruins will next play at Long Beach State, while Washington will host Utah in their next matchup. This win adds to UCLA’s strong start to the season and solidifies their position as a top team in women’s college basketball.
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