UCLA, Illinois and Lauren Betts

Lauren Betts makes ‘cool’ admission after UCLA’s close win vs. Iowa
No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball survived a late push from Iowa to secure a 67-65 comeback victory on Sunday, and Bruins star center Lauren Betts reflected on the experience of playing in a high-stakes environment.
Lauren Betts breaks a school record in No. 3 UCLA's win over No. 25 Illinois
Lauren Betts returns from a foot injury and finishes with 22 points and six blocks as No. 3 UCLA defeats shorthanded No. 25 Illinois 70-55.
No. 3 UCLA women pull away from No. 25 Illinois in Lauren Betts’ return
Betts, who sat out Sunday’s game because of a right foot injury, scores 22 points and sets the program’s single-season blocked shots record in a 70-55 win.
Former high school teammates Addison O’Grady, Lauren Betts reunite when Hawkeyes host No. 3 UCLA
When Iowa hosts No. 3 UCLA on Sunday, it will be a reunion for former teammates Addison O’Grady and Lauren Betts. For three years at Grandview High School in Aurora, Colo., they formed a front line that stood 6-foot-7 and 6-4.
UCLA’s Betts scores 22, sets school single-season blocks mark in 70-55 win over No. 25 Illinois
Lauren Betts scored 22 points, Kiki Rice added 16 and third-ranked UCLA pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 70-55 victory over No. 25 Illinois on Thursday night.
Lauren Betts returns to lead UCLA women’s basketball to 70-55 win against Illinois
This post was updated Feb. 20 at 9:39 p.m. After her team lost its first game of the season, coach Cori Close said that she knew they would respond.
Iowa women's basketball: 3 things to watch as Hawkeyes host Lauren Betts and No. 3 UCLA
Iowa women's basketball has just three regular-season games remaining. Sunday is a daunting one. Here are three things to watch vs. No. 3 UCLA.
No. 3 UCLA Stays Hot with Statement Win Over No. 25 Illinois
No. 3 UCLA dominated in the paint and pulled away late to defeat No. 25 Illinois, securing its eighth ranked win of the season while staying in the hunt for the Big Ten title.
Lauren Betts scores 22 in her return as No. 3 UCLA defeats No. 25 Illinois
Lauren Betts returns from a foot injury and finishes with 22 points and seven rebounds as No. 3 UCLA defeats shorthanded No. 25 Illinois 70-55.
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UCLA's Lauren Betts, Cori Close react to last-second victory at Iowa
Betts, Close and Gabriela Jacquez take questions about Carver-Hawkeye Arena and UCLA's comeback 67-65 win over the Hawkeyes.
Betts, Rice Set the Standard After Bruins' Victory
The No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball team (25-1, 13-1 Big Ten) continued its dominant season Thursday night with a 70-55 victory ...
UCLA star Lauren Betts relies on this 6-foot-6 scout team player to reach new heights
LOS ANGELES — It’s an early-season practice at UCLA, and the ball is — as it often is — in Lauren Betts’ hands. The junior ...
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“She even blocks Lauren Betts”: College hoops fans hype USC star JuJu Watkins’ defensive prowess
College hoops fans praised JuJu Watkins' defense after she led the USC Trojans past the then-No. 1 UCLA 71-60 on Feb 13.
UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast: A Thrilling Comeback in Iowa
In the latest episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, Madeleine Considine breaks down UCLA’s thrilling 67-65 comeback win ...
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Betts, Bruins pull away late against Illini
Even if the star center's status for UCLA's Top 25 showdown against the Illini was in question ahead of tipoff after Betts ...
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Major Red Flags Emerge for UCLA as National Reporter Targets Lauren Betts
Lauren Betts has been the cornerstone of UCLA women’s basketball success this season. The post Crisis Strikes UCLA as ...
Making the Case for Each Player of the Year Contender in Women’s Hoops
There was no suspense in the National Player of the Year race in women’s basketball in 2024. It was as easy to guess the ...