UCLA, Illinois and Betts

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.
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.
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.
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.
Lauren Betts out with right foot injury for top-ranked UCLA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Betts did not play for top-ranked UCLA against No. 22 Michigan State because of a right foot injury. The Big Ten’s second-leading scorer sat out Sunday’s game at Pauley Pavilion and was wearing a boot on her foot. The 6-foot-7 starting center is day-to-day. Betts missed two games in late December with a minor leg injury.
Lauren Betts stands alone, sets single-season UCLA blocked shot record
UCLA center Lauren Betts became the first player in program history to record 67 blocks in a single season, with plenty of time to add more.
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.
Betts Shines as UCLA Rallies Past Iowa
Junior center Lauren Betts led No. 2 UCLA to a comeback win over Iowa, earning her third Big Ten Player of the Week honor ...
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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.
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 ...
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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How UCLA women's basketball 'found a way to win' in Lauren Betts' absence
Top-ranked UCLA women’s basketball narrowly avoided its second straight loss, defeating No. 22 Michigan State 75-69 on Sunday ...
Bruins Hit the Road for Big Ten Battle
The No. 3 UCLA Bruins (25-1, 13-1 Big Ten) are set to begin their final regular-season road trip with a matchup against the ...
Aarnisalo’s late free throws give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 win over Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Elina Aarnisalo made two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining to give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 comeback win over Iowa on Sunday. Lauren Betts had 22 points and 12 rebounds for the ...