UCLA, Betts and Illinois

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.
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.
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.
No. 1 UCLA women hold off No. 22 Michigan State without Lauren Betts
Timea Gardiner hits late 3-pointer, Betts sits out with foot injury as Bruins rebound after USC loss to beat Spartans 75-69.
No. 3 UCLA women hold off 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.
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.
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 ...
'Most unique player in college basketball': Lauren Betts taking UCLA to new heights
Lauren Betts has become a nightmare matchup for opponents with her towering presence. Can she get the Bruins to their first ...
UCLA star Lauren Betts plans to return for senior season instead of declaring for 2025 WNBA Draft
UCLA star Lauren Betts confirmed on Friday that she will return for her senior season with the Bruins and will not declare for the 2025 WNBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 center would have been a potential ...
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 ...
No. 1 UCLA bounces back from 1st loss of season to edge No. 22 Michigan State 75-69 without Betts
Timea Gardiner hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 44 seconds remaining to help top-ranked UCLA avoid its second loss of the week ...
Where to watch USC, JuJu Watkins vs. UCLA, Lauren Betts: TV channel, tip time, live stream for Big Ten duel
No. 6 USC is hosting No. 1 UCLA on Thursday for the Big Ten's first Battle of Los Angeles. These were the two teams predicted ...
Close Challenges UCLA to Step Up Despite Big Win
The No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball team (25-1, 13-1 Big Ten) secured its 25th victory of the season Thursday night, defeating ...