UCLA Bruins Dominate Purdue Boilermakers with Gabriela Jaquez's Stellar Performance at Pauley Pavilion

The UCLA Bruins showcased their dominance in a commanding 96-48 victory over the Purdue Boilermakers at Pauley Pavilion. This win improved the Bruins' record to 3-0, while the Boilermakers fell to 0-3. The game was marked by an impressive display of skill and teamwork from the home team.

First Quarter

From the outset, UCLA set a high tempo, scoring 22 points in the first quarter while limiting Purdue to just 8 points. Gabriela Jaquez led the charge for UCLA with her exceptional shooting accuracy and defensive prowess. Her contributions were pivotal as she consistently found ways to break through Purdue's defense.

Second Quarter

The second quarter saw UCLA extend their lead further, adding another 24 points compared to Purdue's 12. Lauren Betts was instrumental during this period, contributing significantly on both ends of the court with her rebounding and blocking abilities. The Bruins' defense was relentless, forcing turnovers that translated into fast-break opportunities.

Third Quarter

In the third quarter, both teams increased their scoring efforts; however, it was UCLA who maintained control with another strong performance by Gianna Kneepkens. Her ability to connect from beyond the arc helped keep momentum firmly on UCLA’s side as they added another 22 points against Purdue’s best quarter tally of 18.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter highlighted UCLA’s depth as they outscored Purdue once more with a staggering 28-point effort compared to just 10 from their opponents. Angela Dugalić made her presence felt off the bench contributing crucial rebounds and assists that kept pressure on an already overwhelmed Boilermaker squad.

Overall, this game demonstrated why UCLA is considered one of top contenders this season—showcasing not only individual brilliance but also cohesive team play throughout all four quarters.

As fans look forward eagerly towards future matchups like these exciting encounters between top-tier teams such as Northwestern Wildcats scheduled next week at Welsh-Ryan Arena (Evanston), make sure you tune into BTN network coverage starting January twenty-fifth at four PM Eastern Time!

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