The UCLA Bruins had a huge win on Sunday night, defeating the 20th-ranked Florida State Seminoles 95-78. The Bruins were led by freshman Lauren Betts, who had a career-high 25 points and 11 rebounds. Betts was the star of the night, shooting 9-of-13 from the field and 7-of-9 from the free throw line. She also had five assists and four steals in the game.
The Bruins started off strong, leading by as many as 16 points in the first half. They maintained their lead throughout the game, never allowing Florida State to get closer than eight points. Betts was the driving force behind the win, scoring 15 of her 25 points in the second half. She also had a key steal late in the game that helped seal the victory for UCLA.
The win was a big one for the Bruins, who are now 8-2 on the season. It was also a great performance from Betts, who is quickly becoming one of the best players in the Pac-12. She is averaging 14.6 points and 8.2 rebounds per game this season, and is shooting an impressive 53.9 percent from the field.
UCLA head coach Cori Close was very pleased with Betts’ performance. “She was really efficient tonight,” said Close. “She was able to get to the rim and finish, and she was also able to knock down shots from the outside. She was really aggressive and it was great to see her have such a big game.”
The Bruins will look to build on this win as they continue their season. With Betts leading the way, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the Pac-12 this year.
