UCLA Keeps Belt with Dominant Win Over Lehigh at Pauley
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Mountain Hawks | 17 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 53 |
| UCLA Bruins | 17 | 15 | 23 | 18 | 73 |
UCLA successfully defended the Women's College Basketball Belt with a 73-53 victory over Lehigh at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins controlled the game after a tied first quarter, using a strong third quarter to pull away from the Mountain Hawks and retain the lineal championship.
Sienna Betts led UCLA with 15 points and 7 rebounds in the winning effort, while Donovyn Hunter distributed 4 assists. After the teams were knotted at 17 after the opening period, UCLA outscored Lehigh 15-10 in the second quarter and dominated the third with a 23-9 run to build a commanding lead.
Leia Edwards paced Lehigh with a double-double of 14 points and 8 rebounds, with Ryann Jennings adding 4 assists, but the Mountain Hawks couldn't overcome UCLA's balanced attack. The Bruins' 20-point victory keeps the belt in Westwood as they continue their reign as lineal champions.
Leaders
| Sienna Betts | Points | 15 |
| Donovyn Hunter | Assists | 4 |
| Sienna Betts | Rebounds | 7 |
| Leia Edwards | Points | 14 |
| Ryann Jennings | Assists | 4 |
| Leia Edwards | Rebounds | 8 |
Written by Claude from ESPN's box score for this game.