Los Angeles, CA — Lauren Betts delivered a standout performance with 19 points and 14 rebounds, while Gabriela Jaquez added 17, leading top-ranked UCLA to a 65-52 win over No. 8 Ohio State on Wednesday night. Kiki Rice contributed 12 points for the Bruins, who remain the only undefeated team in Division I with a perfect 22-0 record, including 10-0 in the Big Ten.
The victory also marks the longest winning streak in UCLA history, surpassing the 21-game streak from the 1977-78 season.
Jaloni Cambridge led Ohio State (20-2, 9-2) with 21 points, and Cotie McMahon chipped in 14. The Buckeyes, who were down 30-24 at halftime, mounted a comeback to tie the game at 44-all just 34 seconds into the fourth quarter after Cambridge’s layup. However, UCLA responded with a 19-1 run, including nine points from Jaquez, to seal the game.
Betts was dominant in the first half, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds—marking her first career double-double by halftime.
Takeaways
Ohio State: The Buckeyes struggled offensively, shooting just 29.4% (20 of 68) from the field, their lowest shooting percentage of the season.
UCLA: The Bruins dominated the boards in the fourth quarter, outrebounding Ohio State 13-2. Jaquez grabbed three of her six rebounds in the final 10 minutes.
Key Moment:
After Rice hit two free throws to give UCLA a 46-44 lead, Jaquez made a crucial steal and passed it to Rice for a fast-break layup, extending the Bruins’ lead to a more comfortable margin.
Key Stat:
Despite committing a season-high 23 turnovers, including 14 in the first half, UCLA still secured the win. This was one of nine games this season in which the Bruins finished with fewer than 14 turnovers in total.
Up Next:
Ohio State will face No. 7 Southern California on Saturday night in a nationally televised game, while UCLA will travel to Oregon on Sunday.
