UCLA Keeps Belt with Dominant 78-42 Victory Over UC Irvine
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine Anteaters | 8 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 42 |
| UCLA Bruins | 23 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 78 |
UCLA successfully defended the Women's College Basketball Belt with a commanding 78-42 victory over UC Irvine at Pauley Pavilion. The Bruins controlled the game from the opening tip, building a 23-8 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. They cruised to a 36-point victory to retain the lineal championship.
Sienna Betts paced UCLA with 17 points, while Elina Aarnisalo distributed 5 assists and Addy Brown pulled down 8 rebounds. The Bruins' balanced attack was too much for the Anteaters, who managed just 8 points in the opening quarter and were held scoreless in the fourth period. Delaney White led UC Irvine with 12 points, Ahrray Young grabbed 10 rebounds, and Lauryn Madsen dished out 4 assists in the losing effort.
The belt remains with UCLA, extending their reign as lineal champions. The Bruins have now successfully defended the championship that traces its lineage back to Texas's 1986 NCAA title, keeping it in Westwood with their dominant defensive performance.
Leaders
| Sienna Betts | Points | 17 |
| Elina Aarnisalo | Assists | 5 |
| Addy Brown | Rebounds | 8 |
| Delaney White | Points | 12 |
| Lauryn Madsen | Assists | 4 |
| Ahrray Young | Rebounds | 10 |
Written by Claude from ESPN's box score for this game.