LONG BEACH, Calif. — In an impressive display of skill and dominance, the top-ranked UCLA Bruins triumphed over Long Beach State with a resounding 102-51 victory on Saturday. Both Lauren Betts and Angela Dugalic contributed significantly to the team’s success, each scoring 22 points.

Janiah Barker also had a standout performance, recording 19 points and securing 10 rebounds, underscoring the Bruins’ power on both ends of the court. UCLA established a commanding lead early in the matchup, finishing the first quarter with a 20-point advantage. Betts’ performance was particularly noteworthy, as she achieved her seventh double-double of the season and the 20th of her career, adding 10 rebounds to her scoring tally.

UCLA’s 10-0 start marks the program’s best beginning since 2019, as they showcased their rebounding prowess with a 51-22 edge in that category and dominated in the paint with a staggering 66-22 scoring margin. Jada Crawshaw was the standout for Long Beach State (5-4), leading her team with 19 points but unable to stem the Bruins’ relentless offense.

Key insights from the game reveal that the Bruins have been winning their matches by an average margin of 32.4 points. They are set to maintain their position at the top of The Associated Press Top 25 rankings for a fourth consecutive week. UCLA’s previous hundred-point outing this season came against Arkansas, where they secured a 101-52 victory on November 17.

In terms of competition, Long Beach State struggled against teams from the Big Ten, holding an 0-2 record so far this season, including a heavy 111-56 loss to Michigan on November 24.

A pivotal moment in the game occurred during a dominant 15-0 run by the Bruins, spanning almost seven minutes from the end of the first quarter into the second. This offensive surge propelled UCLA to a significant 36-8 lead, with Dugalic scoring seven of those points and finishing the half with a remarkable 16 points, having made all seven of her attempts from the field.

Notably, this victory marks the third occasion in the 51 matchups between UCLA and Long Beach State that the Bruins have emerged victorious by at least 46 points.

Looking ahead, UCLA will be back in action on Monday as they host Cal Poly, while Long Beach State will prepare to take on Elon at home on Thursday.