UCLA Women Dominate Cal Poly 115-28 with Betts and Rice Leading

In a stunning display, the No. 4 UCLA women’s basketball team overwhelmed Cal Poly with a final score of 115-28. The Bruins didn’t just win—they dominated, thanks to standout efforts from Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice, who pushed the margin to a jaw-dropping 87 points.

This win is the fourth largest in UCLA program history. Safe to say, the Bruins keep cementing their spot as a powerhouse in women’s college basketball.

Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice Shine for UCLA

Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice truly stole the show, each putting together performances that turned heads. Betts finished with a double-double: 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Rice led all scorers with 23 points. Betts dominated inside, using her size advantage against Cal Poly’s tallest starter, who stands just 6 feet.

This mismatch let Betts score almost at will, especially in the first half. She managed to rack up 18 points before halftime.

Sienna Betts Makes Her Debut

The game also marked the long-awaited debut of Sienna Betts, Lauren’s younger sister. Sienna had been out with a lower left leg injury from an October scrimmage.

She wasted no time making an impact. Her first career stat? An assist to her All-America sister.

Sienna got her first point at the free-throw line in the second quarter. She wrapped up her debut with five points, two assists, and one turnover in 10 minutes.

Team Effort and Dominance

While Lauren and Kiki grabbed the spotlight, the whole UCLA squad pitched in for this historic blowout. Gianna Kneepkens added 19 points and swiped six steals, really showing her defensive chops.

Gabriela Jaquez chipped in with 14 points. She had a highlight in the second quarter, grabbing a board, sprinting coast-to-coast, and finishing a three-point play.

Megan Grant’s Memorable Moment

Megan Grant, a two-time All-America pick for UCLA softball, got her moment in the fourth quarter. She scored on a layup, and her teammates and fans loved it—one of those little moments that just adds to the energy in the gym.

Cal Poly’s Struggles

Cal Poly had a rough night. The Mustangs have now dropped four straight and just couldn’t match UCLA’s pace or intensity.

Charish Thompson and Katie Peiffer led Cal Poly with eight points each. Still, their efforts weren’t nearly enough to slow down the Bruins.

UCLA forced 30 turnovers and dominated the boards, outrebounding Cal Poly 43-15. The gap between these teams was just massive.

Looking Ahead

Cal Poly will try to regroup as they travel to face No. 19 USC on Thursday. UCLA, meanwhile, hosts Long Beach State on Saturday and will look to keep the wins coming.

With Sienna Betts back and the team looking sharp, the Bruins seem set for a big season. There’s a buzz around this group—maybe something special is brewing.

Historical Context and Future Prospects

This victory becomes another chapter in UCLA’s rich women’s basketball history. An 87-point win says a lot about their depth and preparation.

The program’s largest margin ever was a 97-point blowout over UC San Diego back in 1975. As this season rolls on, UCLA will try to ride this momentum and chase even bigger goals, both in the conference and nationally.

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