UCLA Bruins Dominate USC Trojans with Lauren Betts' Towering Performance

First Quarter

The UCLA Bruins, ranked 4th, faced off against the 17th-ranked USC Trojans at Pauley Pavilion. Both teams started strong, ending the first quarter tied at 16-16. The Bruins showcased their defensive prowess early on with Lauren Betts contributing significantly in rebounds and blocks.

Second Quarter

The second quarter saw the Bruins pulling ahead with a commanding performance. They scored an impressive 27 points compared to the Trojans' 12. Kiki Rice was instrumental during this period, orchestrating plays and assisting her teammates effectively. The Bruins' defense tightened up, allowing them to build a substantial lead by halftime.

Third Quarter

In the third quarter, UCLA continued to extend their lead by scoring another 22 points while limiting USC to just 12 points. Gabriela Jaquez played a pivotal role in maintaining offensive pressure on the Trojans with her consistent scoring ability. The team's field goal percentage soared as they capitalized on fast-break opportunities.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter saw UCLA maintaining their dominance despite a slight dip in scoring efficiency compared to earlier quarters. With Lauren Betts leading both offensively and defensively—scoring crucial points and securing rebounds—the Bruins sealed their victory over USC with an overall score of 80-46.

This game-changing plays UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans highlighted key performances from players like Gianna Kneepkens who added depth off the bench alongside Angela Dugalić's solid contributions across various facets of play.

As part of our UCLA Bruins vs USC Trojans recap: This victory improves UCLA's record for this season while showcasing their tactical superiority over rivals such as Southern California’s team through effective teamwork strategies that led them towards success today!

Looking forward: Fans can catch more action when UCLA takes on Nebraska Cornhuskers next week at Pinnacle Bank Arena scheduled for January 11th at Lincoln; tune into BTN network coverage available nationwide via TV broadcast services provided exclusively thereon!

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